Legally Admissible Proof of Secondary Employment

Our IHK-certified corporate detectives in Münster investigate employees suspected of engaging in unauthorised secondary employment and provide their clients, in confirmed cases, with legally admissible evidence: +49 251 7009 0014.

Poor Sleep – Poor Mood, Poor Performance | Side Effects of Secondary Jobs

In many cases, there is little objection to a secondary job. However, an employer will withdraw consent if it is evident that the employee’s performance in their primary role is suffering—for example, if they arrive at work overtired and even take a “short nap at the office.” Overwork manifests in concentration lapses, fatigue, and irritability. All of this negatively affects interactions with customers and suppliers and can harm both reputation and, in many cases, revenue. The withdrawal or refusal of consent for secondary employment does not always stop some employees from continuing it secretly. They may fail to inform their primary employer of the secondary job and often do not register the activity with the tax authorities or social insurance agency, thereby also committing undeclared work. Our experienced detectives in Münster are able to ascertain the employment data registered with the authorities for the individuals in question and, in cases of undeclared work, use detailed surveillance to substantiate it. The meticulous documentation of the observed activities of the suspected employee consistently results in a legally admissible investigative report from the Kurtz Detective Agency.

We are happy to take on your assignment and provide you with an initial, non-binding consultation regarding the optimal approach and the associated investigative costs. Contact us by phone at the above number or via our contact form.

Secondary Employment in the Same Industry | Surveillance by Kurtz Corporate Detective Agency Münster

In addition to the performance-related reasons for denying consent to secondary employment, the risk of confidential information being disclosed often plays a decisive role. Understandably, employees tend to pursue secondary work in companies where they can apply their qualifications, i.e., in a related business. However, the primary employer is unlikely to be pleased if the secondary employment is with a competitor. They can never be certain whether confidential company information is being passed on, intentionally or inadvertently. Furthermore, it generally leaves an unpleasant impression if a competent employee contributes to strengthening a competitor’s market position. Consequently, most primary employers view such secondary employment arrangements unfavourably.

Our Münster-based corporate detectives have the expertise to provide proof of secondary employment with competitors or in the form of freelance or self-employed activities. Methods used include, for example, the covert placement of a detective within the competitor’s company or a legended approach to the employee in question. Our qualified corporate detectives are happy to advise you in a non-binding initial consultation about case-specific options. Describe your concerns in an email to kontakt@kurtz-detektei-muenster.de or call us at +49 251 7009 0014.