The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) requires California employers to conduct a timely, thorough and objective investigation into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace violence and threats thereof. An employer can fulfill this mandate by conducting, or retaining an independent attorney investigator to conduct, an impartial factfinding inquiry to determine whether the reported conduct occurred, and if so, what factors likely motivated it (e.g., the reporting party's age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or protected activity, etc.). However, meeting this legal obligation is only the first step. Thoughtful employers also work to address the lingering tensions that can exist post-investigation and stand in the way of restoring a positive work environment.