WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS AND LEGAL SERVICES
Erich Messenger, Esq
Founder and Managing Partner
ABOUT
Vanguard Workplace Investigations, PLLC, is a law firm that specializes in investigating discrimination complaints and whistleblower complaints in the workplace, providing reports and EEOC position statements, drafting or updating employee handbooks, and providing consulting services. With a focus on ensuring fair and compliant workplace practices, we are dedicated to delivering thorough investigations and legal guidance to protect the rights of both employees and employers. We also provided services to individual employees against their corporate employers, in certain circumstances.
All services provided exclusively in Florida.
OUR SERVICES
What We Offer
Our services encompass a comprehensive range of workplace investigations and legal services for both private and public employers, including discrimination complaints, whistleblower investigations, EEOC position statements, and employee handbook updates. We are committed to handling complexities effectively, ensuring a fair and balanced approach to workplace issues. We also assist employees of large companies who feel they have been discriminated against in certain circumstances.
Discrimination Complaints
Thorough Investigations
Thoroughly investigating discrimination complaints is a cornerstone of our practice. We conduct comprehensive inquiries to ensure fair treatment and compliance with anti-discrimination laws, providing thorough and unbiased reports.
Whistleblower Complaints
Ensuring Compliance
Protecting whistleblowers and investigating their complaints is essential for upholding ethical standards. We are dedicated to safeguarding the rights of whistleblowers and conducting impartial investigations to address concerns effectively.
Consulting Services
Tactical Decisions
Hiring and firing employees are two of the most important decisions made by employers. Making the wrong decision or failing to create the right paper trail may result in a lawsuit against your workplace. We are here to help guide your institution through the process to minize the risk in these scenarios.
EEOC Position Statements
Strategic Advocacy
Crafting persuasive and well-supported position statements to the U.S. Equal Employment Opporunity Commision and Florida Commission on Human Relations is crucial in addressing employment discrimination charges. We provide strategic advocacy and comprehensive responses to EEOC inquiries, protecting the interests of our clients.
Employee Handbook Issues
Legal Clarity
Regular updates to employee handbooks are essential for maintaining legal compliance and clarity in the workplace. We offer expert guidance and support in drafting, updating, or revising employee handbooks to reflect current laws and regulations.
Corporate Employees
Protecting Your Rights
Filing a formal complaint against a corporate employer is a serious step—one that should never be taken alone. If you believe your workplace has failed to protect you from discrimination, harassment, or other unlawful conduct, you deserve experienced guidance. We can assist you in drafting a clear, well-supported complaint and help protect your rights.
Meet your Attorney
Erich Messenger is a Florida attorney with over a decade of legal experience, practicing since 2012. He currently serves in the public sector, where he has conducted workplace discrimination investigations on behalf of a municipal government since 2019. His work reflects a commitment to fairness, integrity, and the nuanced understanding required in high-stakes, people-focused matters.
Erich holds multiple degrees across a variety of fields. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, followed by an LL.M. from the University of Mississippi School of Law. His academic background also includes a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University, a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Central Florida, and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety from Indiana University, and Certification in Employment and Human Resources Law from Florida State University College of Law.
With a strong foundation in legal analysis, Erich approaches every case with clarity, professionalism, and a careful balance of thoroughness, patience, and attention to detail—guided by a lasting commitment to finding the truth.
Outside of his professional life, Erich enjoys watching college football (Go Canes!) and Formula One racing, playing guitar, and spending time with family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I just received a packet from the EEOC saying there's a complaint against my workplace. What should I do?
A: Contact us immediately. There are only so many days you have to respond to an EEOC complaint and the clock is ticking. There is no time to delay.
Q: One of my employees told me they were felt harassed or discriminated against in the workplace. What should I do?
A: You have a duty to take complaints seriously and investigate them in a timely manner. A firm such us ours can ensure that a complete and thorough investigation is performed. Contact us today to get started.
Q: My employee handbook has not been updated in a long time. Is it time for an update?
A: Yes, absolutely. Having an up-to-date employee handbook is one of the best ways to prevent or defeat a lawsuit. We can help review it for you and update your policies.
Q: I have an unproductive employee I need to terminate, but they are a protected class, can I do it?
A: We provide consulting services to help you through difficult hiring and firing decisions. If done improperly, your workplace can be left open to lawsuits. Contact us to learn more.
Q: I work for a large corporation and need to file a complaint about harassment or discrimination. Can you help?
A: Under certain circumstances we can help individual employees get justice for their workplace issues. Contact us to find out if we can help you.
GET IN TOUCH
Contact Us Today
For inquiries regarding workplace investigations or any other of our services, do not hesitate to contact our team. We are committed to providing professional support and tailored guidance to address workplace-related legal matters.
Address
1150 Malabar Rd. SE
Suite 111 Number 203
Palm Bay, FL 32907
Phone
407-989-4321
