First Recon is a licensed Ontario private investigation firm supporting employers when workplace issues are unclear, sensitive, or carry potential legal and financial risk.
Professional, confidential, and discreet investigations handled the right way. We support employers facing questionable injury claims, internal concerns, and sensitive workplace situations discreetly.
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Professional Investigations, Handled with Care
First Recon is brought in when employers need reliable, objective information before making difficult workplace decisions.
We conduct professional workplace investigations involving injury claims, WSIB concerns, employee misconduct, and other sensitive internal matters where clarity is critical.
Clarity Before You Take Action
Workplace situations often involve competing accounts, incomplete information, and high stakes outcomes. Acting without clear facts can expose organizations to unnecessary risk.
First Recon helps employers reduce uncertainty by establishing accurate timelines, reviewing evidence, and documenting findings objectively.
First Recon helps make challenging situations easier by:
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Reducing uncertainty
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Avoiding unnecessary escalation
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Providing clear, objective findings
Our role is not to jump to conclusions it’s to bring clarity to situations that don’t feel clear.
Canadian Owned & Operated
A Leader in workplace investigations
Trusted by Ontario businesses for 15 years
When Businesses Reach Out to First Recon
Employers typically contact First Recon when:
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An injury claim or WSIB matter raises legitimate questions
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Employee activity appears inconsistent with reported limitations
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Allegations of misconduct arise without clear documentation
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Internal concerns require independent fact verification
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A decision must be made carefully due to potential exposure
First Recon conducts workplace investigations focused on fact development, accuracy, and discretion.
Our role is to establish what can be verified, documented, and supported by evidence so employers can move forward with confidence and fairness.
Everything we do is handled confidentially,
professionally, and with respect for the situation
and the people involved.
What We Do
Working With Advisors When Needed
In some matters, employers engage First Recon following discussions with legal or human resources advisors. In these situations, our role remains focused on neutral fact gathering to support informed advice and responsible decision making.
Confidential. Professional. Discreet.
These aren’t marketing terms for us — they’re how we operate.
Our clients trust us because we:
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Handle sensitive matters quietly
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Communicate clearly and honestly
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Avoid unnecessary disruption
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Treat every investigation with fairness and professionalism
Protecting your organization and your reputation is always part of the job.
Our Services
Specialized Private Investigation Services for Ontario Businesses & Institutions
Each situation is different. Our role is to gather clear, reliable information so employers can make informed decisions — discreetly and professionally.
Questionable Injury & WSIB Investigations
Investigative Interviews & Workplace Fact-Finding
Internal Fraud, Theft & Employee Misconduct
Contractor & External Fraud Investigations
Surveillance & Activity Verification
Our Approach
Depending on the circumstances, our work may include
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Investigative interviews
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Evidence and document review
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Timeline reconstruction
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Lawful activity verification and surveillance when appropriate
All investigative steps are conducted professionally, proportionately, and with respect for the individuals involved.
Objective. Professional. Defensible.
First Recon does not assume outcomes or advocate for discipline or termination. Findings are documented objectively and clearly, allowing employers to make informed decisions based on verified information rather than speculation.
