Employee Investigations and Background Checks

One way we can assist private companies is by gathering information about employee-related issues, such as injury claims, long-term sickness and moonlighting.

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Discreet Investigation

Employers wishing to investigate staff that are deliberately undermining the company often feel trapped, considering the complex legalities surrounding the employment relationship. The need for discretion in any workplace investigation is paramount. Our private investigators work closely with a number of HR departments and directors to protect businesses against rogue employees and financial losses.

Employee Investigations may be investigating the claims or severity of an accident at work or the need for long term sick leave, or we may assist with solving cases of workplace theft. This may involve surveillance and person tracing, among other services. Where there is a specific accusation, we provide proportional solutions that are not only optimal for the particular problem at hand, but also in line with all employment contracts and relevant legislation.

Value

We plan our investigations meticulously to leave nothing up to chance, and we keep employers up to date at every stage. Many of our clients say this is why they see us as trusted partners of their business, working towards a shared goal. We provide robust reports which are admissible as evidence in court, so that you are not limited to employment tribunals. Our investigators will be prepared to stand as witnesses, in the event that this is required.

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Get in Touch to Discuss about Employee Background Checks

Why would I investigate one of my employee's?

There are rumours an absent employee may be working somewhere else.

Employee Investigations

When an employee is on long term sick leave, most employers treat the situation with sensitivity and offer support as best they can. If you suspect an employee of working elsewhere while receiving sick pay, you might be worried about how to investigate while respecting their employment rights and rights to privacy. By sharing details of the rumours with us, we can begin an investigation to uncover the truth of an employee’s other work using surveillance techniques. The footage captured on hidden, body-worn cameras can provide enough evidence to confront the employee and take action.

Somebody is making a false claim about my business.

Employee Investigations

If there is a claim or accusation against your business, our team can provide services to help evidence the truth beyond reasonable doubt. This may involve surveillance services to gather footage of staff, or mystery shoppers who attend the business premises to record the customer experience and behaviour of employees. We can also assist with gathering and sorting paperwork to collate proof against accusations of fraud or illegality.

Can I investigate an employee legally?

Employee Investigations

If you have reasonable cause to believe an employee is committing fraud or theft, or is breaching their contract, you can hire a private investigator to collect evidence. Our business will not undertake any illegal activity, and we take steps to ensure that our investigations are always proportional to the actions of an employee.

What our customers said

When my son’s wife became unstable and left him she took everything including their two very young children. Having been asked to care for them for a significant part of their lives I was worried and didn’t know what to do. When I thought of a private investigator I was so fortunate in finding Reveal. The operatives were extremely courteous, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful. They were fully committed and I developed a great trust in their integrity in the six days they were working. Their results showed the inadequacies of the mother in a way that is helpful to the children who were at the heart of this enquiry, not only for us but for the operatives also. I cannot speak too highly of them.

HBFour Oaks

An outstanding professional service provided throughout the entire investigation from beginning to end. The advice, guidance and information I received was fantastic and I could not have achieved such a positive outcome without you and your team, as the end result was just priceless! Therefore I would highly recommend your organisation to anyone if they need someone to provide an excellent confidential service, which is professionally administered and obtains the right information to achieve excellent results. Thank you and well done!

LMSolihul

I dealt with Reveal when I had suspicions my husband of two years was cheating on me. I found them a great company to deal with, very professional, friendly and went out of there way to help me. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has worries about their relationship

LPSmall Heath

Reveal were quite simply amazing! After months of feeling uncertain and sick about what was going on I had clarification within a week of them taking on my case. I had the proof I needed backed up with picture evidence. You never made me feel like I was doing anything wrong, you provided an amazing service, with a quick turnaround and offered me support and updates the whole way through. I wish I had known about you sooner and would happily recommend your services to anyone in a similar situation.

EWTamworth

16 years of searching and reveal reunited me and my father within half an hour/an hour! So happy with the price! So happy with the staff! This company brought my family back together.. couldn't thank them enough

CPTelford

My partner worked incredibly long hours and it was putting a strain on our relationship, it was hard to prove whether he was telling the truth or not as he was the company director and often had meetings all across London which regularly involved going for drinks with clients. The investigators discovered that one of the clients wasn't actually a client and after seeing him with her on multiple occasions were able to get photographs of them visiting a hotel together. It was hard to take but I have since moved on and think this probably saved me wasting years of my life in a relationship that was inevitably destined to fail.

THChelsea

Employee Private Investigation Case Studies

Concerned about a troublesome employee? Take a look at how we have supported other businesses.

No To Furlough

Can’t Say ‘No’ to Furlough Before the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the UK, it would be safe to say that the majority of UK employees wouldn’t have been aware of the term furlough or what being furloughed actually meant in relation to employment law. It has been reported, that at the peak of the pandemic, that nearly 25% of all British employees have been furloughed meaning they would receive 80% of their typical monthly salaries and were not able…

Moonlighting Taxi Driver

Arvin Aviation Case Study Working multiple jobs is common practice for many employees across the UK. It may be that employee feels their primary employer doesn’t have the hours available or that the employee is looking to generate more income for themselves. In most cases, moonlighting is legal and the employers are aware that the employee in question is working multiple jobs, however, there are instances whereby moonlighting can be considered an illegal practice within employment law. A…

Theft in the Workplace

Overview Theft in the workplace is not something that every company has experienced, however, not experiencing theft doesn’t mean that the company is not at risk of it. Between 2018 and 2019 statistics show there was over 9,800 thefts in the workplace across the UK and that figure only includes those which where recorded. Sometimes the evidence is clear and a company can resolve the matter internally, however, there are times whereby an employer won’t have the evidence, time…

Corporate Private Investigation Services

We assist employers, who might otherwise avoid investigating dishonest staff because they lack experience or fear legal action.

Lying about injuries for financial gain creates stigma and undue stress for those who rely on compensation and injury payments.

Becoming a victim of fraud can be stressful and financially devastating so investigating it professionally and effectively is vital.

Process servers provide a trusted method of delivery that ensures documents have been received.

Mystery shoppers collect vital intelligence about the customers experience and can find evidence of unscrupulous retailers.

Enquiry agents can conduct covert and overt enquiries, obtaining additional information to support investigations.

Employee Investigation FAQ's

What is the advantage of using an independent investigator?

More often than not the investigation will be done internally and by a line manager.

The problem with this is that they may not have the necessary investigation skills, they may be biased as they know the employee, the investigation may take longer than required and the results may not be as thorough leading to poor decision making.

FAQ

How long does an employee investigation take?

The length of the investigation will depend on the nature of the case, the severity of the accusation and the level of evidence that is required. Employee investigations tend to range from 10-21 days, however some cases are solved in a couple of days and some take in excess of 30 days.

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Employee Investigations and Background Checks

0330 223 2933

Discreet Investigation

Value

Get in Touch to Discuss about Employee Background Checks

Why would I investigate one of my employee's?

There are rumours an absent employee may be working somewhere else.

Employee Investigations

Somebody is making a false claim about my business.

Employee Investigations

Can I investigate an employee legally?

Employee Investigations

What our customers said

Employee Private Investigation Case Studies

No To Furlough

Moonlighting Taxi Driver

Theft in the Workplace

Corporate Private Investigation Services