Employees’ Rights During Civil Fraud Examinations
The following are possible areas of concern:
Searches
Disclosure and defamation
False imprisonment
Interviews
Federal limitations
Surveillance
Document sources
Note: The above primarily covers rights under federal law. There are a wide variety of state and local laws, plus private contractual rights such as through labor agreements and employment agreements. Managers should seek legal counsel before conducting fraud examinations.
Source: Robertson, J. C. (1997). Fraud Examination for Managers and Auditors. Austin, TX: Viesca Books.
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