Employee List Research Services
Tristar Investigation conducts detailed employee list research to help attorneys obtain accurate, compliant, and complete contact data for PAGA and class action cases. We locate workers who are often missing from outdated lists, including employees in high-turnover industries such as food service, agriculture, retail, and labor-focused roles. Our research confirms full names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and other identifiers needed to begin meaningful outreach.
Using proprietary methods and legally accessible sources, our team develops high-quality lists that give attorneys greater access to potential declarants and witnesses. Whether you’re preparing for discovery deadlines, opposing an MSJ, or expanding your pool of employee contacts, we deliver dependable information that strengthens your ability to manage the case efficiently.
Why Attorneys Choose Tristar for Employee List Research
Experienced Investigators
Our investigators have decades of experience locating hard-to-find workers in transient, short-term, and high-turnover industries.
Accurate & Actionable Lists
We deliver verified names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and identifiers attorneys can rely on for compliant PAGA and class action outreach.
Trusted by California Law Firms
Hundreds of California firms depend on Tristar for reliable employee list research that supports discovery, motions, and case strategy.
The Value of Employee List Research
Employee list research is essential when PAGA and class action data are outdated or incomplete. Accurate lists help attorneys reach more employees, evaluate potential declarants, and move cases forward without delays caused by missing or incorrect information.
Our independent research verifies identities; updates contact details and locates hard-to-reach workers across high-turnover industries. This gives legal teams reliable data for outreach, interviews, and declaration preparation.
- Provides accurate, updated contact information for qualified employees
- Supports efficient witness outreach by supplying organized, verified lists
- Helps attorneys reach workers who are difficult to locate or re-establish contact with
- Reduces delays caused by outdated or incomplete class or PAGA data
Our Process for Employee List Research
Our process begins with a review of the employee information provided by your firm. We identify gaps, outdated entries, and missing details so we can determine what needs to be verified or replaced. This initial assessment guides a focused research plan tailored to your case deadlines and the type of employees involved.
Once the scope is confirmed, our investigators use compliant research tools to verify identity details, locate current addresses, confirm phone numbers, and find additional points of contact. Each step is designed to help attorneys obtain complete, reliable employee lists that support effective outreach and declaration preparation.
Each employee is screened to confirm eligibility and relevance before any interview details are forwarded to your team.
Every list is delivered in a clear format that helps legal teams easily identify who can be contacted and who may qualify as a potential witness.
Whether you need a small update or a full reconstruction of an employee list, we adjust our process to match the size and complexity of your case.
Request Employee List Research Today
Get accurate, verified employee lists that help your team reach more workers, secure qualified declarants, and keep your PAGA or class action case moving on schedule. Tristar provides reliable research and organized results that you can depend on.
Trusted by Our Clients
Tristar was very helpful in my address search. The Case Director was very personable and kept me up to date with the search process… Thank you so much for your help!
Emily
DDS Student | 2 years | Los Angeles, CA
Thank you for providing me with such outstanding service. I truly appreciate you and your staff for all you’ve done for me and my family…. I’m totally pleased with the outcome and their findings… Great job!
Gerome S.
Retired | USA
I have used Tristar for years. Their response time and results are unparalleled. They get my highest praise.
Robert Clayton
Attorney | Taylor & Ring, LLP | Los Angeles, CA
Tristar found my birth mothers records the same day. I am very impressed with their professionalism and the services they provide. I will use them again for any of my needs.
Dr. Claudia Barne
Professor | 23 years
Tristar is by far the most reliable and efficient investigator we have ever used.
Nicole Young
Attorney, 14 years | Woodland Hills, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is employee list research?
Employee list research is the process of verifying, updating, and completing contact information for current and former employees in PAGA and class action cases. This gives attorneys reliable data for outreach, interviews, and declarations.
Why would I need this service if the defense provides a list?
Defense-provided lists are often outdated, incomplete, or missing valid contact details. Independent research helps attorneys correct inaccurate entries and locate employees who may otherwise be unreachable.
What information can Tristar provide on an employee list?
We supply verified names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and additional locating details when available, giving your team multiple ways to contact potential witnesses or declarants.
How do you locate hard-to-find employees?
We use compliant investigative tools, public records, and specialized databases to identify workers with limited digital footprints or high employment turnover.
Is the process confidential?
Yes. All employee information is handled discreetly and shared only with the requesting attorney or approved members of the legal team.
How quickly can you deliver an updated employee list?
Timelines vary by case size, but most list updates begin promptly, and attorneys receive ongoing progress until all available data is collected and verified.