Benchmark Investigations
Jim Zimmer, CPI
32158 Camino Capistrano, #A-415San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Phone: (800) 248-7721 Alternate: (949) 683-1911 Fax: (949) 606-8439 Email: zimmerpi@pacbell.net Website: www.benchmarkinvestigations.net/
Specialties
Professional investigations with emphasis on accuracy, detail and expedience. Asset/financial searches. Background investigations. SKIP Tracing. Mergers & Acquisitions. Due Diligence. Database/DMV searches. Process service. Surveillance/photography. Witness location/statements. Workplace Investigations. Northern California agents and correspondents nationwide. Multi-lingual agents. Fully insured.
Degrees/Licenses
CA Lic. PI 012651; BS.
Formal Education
BS, Business Administration, Penn. State, 1971
Registration and Licenses
PI License 12651
Honors/Awards
CALI Distinguished Achievement Award
Prof. Affiliations
CALI, NCISS, NALI, WAD, Intellenet, AWI
Brian H. Kleiner PhD
Professor of Human Resource Management 551 Santa Barbara AvenueFullerton, CA 92835-2463 Phone: (714) 879-9705 Alternate: (714) 595-1891 Fax: (714) 879-5600 Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Specialties
Evaluating workplace policies/practices concerning: discrimination/harassment prevention (training, interactive process, reasonable accommodation); investigations; corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation/wage and hours/benefits; violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA, retaliation, RIFs.
Degrees/Licenses
BS, MBA, PhD.
Formal Education
BS, Business Administration, Drexel, 1969; MBA, Management, University of CA, Los Angeles, 1973; PhD, Management, University of CA, Los Angeles, 1977.
Registration and Licenses
Lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential in both Business Management and Psychology.
Previous/Current Position
Human resources manager for Ford Motor Company; Consultant to over 100 organizations concerning how to improve human resource management policies and practices.
Honors/Awards
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 & 2011, Received university research award for quality of articles published in the most recent five years. 2008, Favorably featured in Employment Law Verdict Reports. 2007, Profiled in Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin. 2001, Outstanding Scholarly and Creative Activity Award. 2000, Faculty Merit Award. 1998, Creative and Scholarly Activity Award. 1997 and 1996 Performance Award. 1996, "Teacher Scholar" Award. 1995-96, Taught first graduate courses on managing human resources and human behavior in organizations ever to be publicly televised. 1993, Nominee for Bradford Outstanding Educator in United States Award. 1992, Finalist for Outstanding Faculty Award, SBAE. 1986-90, Meritorious Performance Award. Selected for Marquis' Who's Who in Business Higher Education, Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Who's Who in California, and Who's Who in the World.
Prof. Affiliations
Society For Human Resource Management; Society For Nonprofits.
Publications
Over 500 including "When it's time to say good-by: How to discharge workers without legal hassles," and "Workplace reduction guidelines," which was reproduced in a college textbook titled "Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Management," published by McGraw-Hill in 2009. Also, "Designing Effective Performance Appraisal Systems," one of the most downloaded articles of all time with over 12,500 downloads.
Prior Expert
Have given trial/arbitration testimony over 80 times for plaintiffs and defense. Have testified in numerous California federal and state courts.
Beth Brascugli De Lima SPHR-CA
Principal ConsultantHRM Consulting, Inc.
2050 Gateway Place, Suite 100-177San Jose, CA 95110 Phone: (209) 728-8905 Fax: (209) 728-8970 Email: bdelima@hrmconsulting.com Website: www.hrmconsulting.com
Specialties
ADA, FMLA, FEHA, CFRA, Litigation Support, EEO, Investigations, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, ADA Job Analysis/Accommodations, Performance Management, Wage & Hour, Policies/Procedures, Medical Leave Management, Labor Market Assessments, Vocational Consultant.
Degrees/Licenses
MBA; BS; SPHR-CA; SHRM-SCP.
Allison West
PrincipalEmployment Practices Specialists
446 Old County Road, #100-328Pacifica, CA 94044 Phone: (650) 922-4611 Fax: (866) 858-7775 Email: awest@employmentpractices.net Website: www.employmentpractices.net
Specialties
Workplace investigations/fact finding, harassment/discrimination/EEO prevention, retaliation, wrongful discharge, ADA, HR practices,
policies/procedures, discipline/termination, workplace training, employee relations, at-will/public policy, corrective/remedial action.
Degrees/Licenses
BA; JD.