Business investigations — Employers and HR
Unexplained sickness absence does not only cost money. It can also affect trust, workload and motivation among colleagues. When recurring indications leave you concerned about possible misuse, Dutch Detective Agency helps establish the relevant facts carefully and purposefully.
Through targeted surveillance and digital research, we can record whether an employee is carrying out work, operating a private business, regularly visiting relevant locations or engaging in other activities that may be important to the sickness absence investigation.
You receive a clear report containing objective observations, dates, times and, where permitted, supporting images. This provides concrete facts that can be reviewed with your HR adviser, occupational physician or employment lawyer when deciding on the appropriate next steps.
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A sickness absence investigation may be appropriate where concrete indications do not appear consistent with agreed arrangements or an employee’s visible conduct. Examples include situations where:
A single observation does not always reveal the full picture. Where necessary, we therefore examine conduct and patterns at different times.
Every investigation is tailored to the concrete indications and the question you need answered. Depending on the circumstances, the investigation may include digital research, research into publicly available business activities and targeted surveillance from publicly accessible locations.
We may record:
This creates a factual and traceable picture of what actually occurred during the investigation period.
The examples below have been anonymised. The significance of any observations depends on the circumstances of the individual case.
An employee states that medication prevents them from driving. If the investigation establishes that the employee nevertheless drives repeatedly, we record when, where and how often this occurs. These observations can then be assessed as part of the sickness absence or return-to-work process.
An employee is observed carrying out prolonged renovation, painting or other physical work during sickness absence. We record the nature, duration and frequency of these activities and document relevant patterns objectively.
There are indications that an employee is working for a private business or a third party during sickness absence. Digital research and surveillance may provide insight into visible business activities, work locations and recurring working patterns.
You can outline your situation by email, through the contact form or by telephone. A face-to-face appointment or formal intake meeting is not required.
Briefly describe the indications, the information already available and what you need to establish. We then assess which investigative method is most effective.
You receive a clear proposal setting out:
Once approved, the investigation can be scheduled in consultation with you.
Relevant findings are presented in a clear, dated and traceable report. Observations, times and any supporting images are presented in context so that your HR adviser, occupational physician or employment lawyer can assess the facts.
Dutch Detective Agency records visible and verifiable facts. The medical assessment remains with the occupational physician and the employment-law assessment with your own adviser or lawyer.
Outline the situation to us confidentially. We will assess the available options and explain which approach is most effective for your circumstances.
Or call +31 85 060 0100. Email: info@dutchdetectiveagency.com.
