Workplace Investigations, Arbitration and Fact-Finding

John A. Swarbrick

John A. Swarbrick has represented public and private sector organizations in labor relations and employment matters for over 25 years. Originally from the United Kingdom, he is an admitted attorney in California, a Solicitor Advocate in England and Wales, and a barrister called to the bar at Gray's Inn, London.

Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Admitted Attorney, California
Barrister, Gray's Inn, London
Solicitor, England & Wales
CEA Partner Organization
About
John A. Swarbrick, FCIArb

John A. Swarbrick Law was established in 2023 as the vehicle for John to provide his services as a professional neutral. He holds an LL.M in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University's Straus Institute and a second LL.M in International Business Law from the University of Manchester. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and teaches within CSU Dominguez Hills' nationally ranked Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peace-building program, where he also serves on the Board of Advisors.

John A. Swarbrick Law is a partner organization of the California Employers Association.

Services
Workplace Investigations · Arbitration · Fact-Finding

Workplace Investigations

Once an employer has notice of potentially harassing conduct, it is responsible for taking reasonable corrective action. This includes conducting a prompt and adequate investigation and taking appropriate action based on its findings.

  • Thorough and timely external workplace investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • Review of all relevant documentation and conducting of impartial interviews
  • Investigation reports that meet the employer's duty to conduct a prompt and adequate investigation
  • Recognition and respect for the rights of all parties to the investigation
  • Unbiased, objective analysis on the preponderance of the evidence standard
  • Determination of whether allegations are substantiated and whether conduct constitutes a violation of employer policy

Arbitration and Fact-Finding

John is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators with decades of experience working with labor and management clients on labor relations and employment law matters.

  • Strong academic interest in arbitration law and practice, specializing in the use of technology in legal and ADR practice
  • Regular graduate-level instructor in arbitration and online dispute resolution
  • Current member, Board of Advisors, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peace-building program at CSU Dominguez Hills
  • Past member, Board of Advisors, National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions
  • Regular presenter at national and international conferences with particular interest in AI in dispute resolution
  • Member: CA FMCS, SMCS, LA County Employee Relations, and FMCS Massachusetts arbitration panels
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Location

Woodland Hills, California

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Email

john@jaswarlaw.com

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Website

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