When it comes to running a business, there are many threats that can hinder the success. Today, we at Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL would like to address the internal threats within a corporation that can be resolved with the help of private investigators.

Employees Stealing Time from Work

Staff is often distracted by computers, tablets and cellphones. Too often employees use their work hours for personal use on these devices. Though this a problem, the largest employee time theft threat occurs among telecommuting employees and traveling staff. It can be difficult to monitor these employees. Sleeping on company time is common, or even working another side job while on your time clock is unfortunately a too common occurrence. A corporate investigation expert is the person who can find out what’s really going on when you suspect that the system is being abused.

Workplace Incident Investigation

In order to fulfill your requirements under OSHA, and for your own peace of mind, you will want to conduct an investigation any time an accident or near miss incident occurs at your workplace, no matter if a threat, harassment, injury, intimidation or otherwise was involved. Following the incident in question, an unbiased workplace incident investigation conducted by an outside party should take place as soon as possible to gather clear and accurate details. To help you defend your workplace or pursue legal action, it is the job of a corporate investigator to uncover inconsistencies and truths as well as compile necessary documentation.

Employee Misconduct

In general, a private investigator can help your business when there is employee misconduct ranging from harassment including physical, sexual, verbal, threats, or intimidation, as well as payroll abuse, bullying, substance abuse, and insubordination. In addition to tact, discretion, and subtlety, all of these behaviors require careful monitoring, detailing, and as much evidence collecting as possible. Outsourcing your corporate investigation needs makes that possible in the midst or wake of employee misconduct.

Asset Misuse of Company Property

There are different forms of employee asset misuse, and the common examples are:
– personal expenses are paid with company funds
– use of company vehicle for their personal needs or recreation
– in exchange for special treatment or services, they accept gratuities from clients
– conducting competing business transactions using the company’s premises and equipment
Unfortunately, asset misuse can happen with direct employees or contractors, even those you trust the most. Suspecting asset misuse requires quick action. To confirm this level of employee misconduct, a surveillance expert is able to monitor activity and gather the evidence needed.

FMLA Abuse

In order to deal with family or medical issues, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees to take unpaid but job-protected leave, with their health insurance coverage still in place. While they struggle with their sickness and recovery or that of a loved one, FMLA has made it possible for people with serious illnesses and even expectant mothers to keep their jobs. Simply taking a break from the job or taking on another job while claiming to need legitimate medical leave, some employees commit FMLA abuse. Because the cost to employers when this privilege is abused can be astronomical, retaining a private investigator to document FMLA abuse is critical.

Enforce a Non-Compete

Some employees work to build their own competing enterprise while employed with your company and/or make a deal to move to a competing company and take your clients or intellectual property. Non-compete agreements are increasingly common across all industries. If you have evidence of the violation, non-compete agreements are enforceable and valid. Before the employee who is committing the act gets wind of the investigation and goes underground with their endeavor, the best move a company can make is to seek out a private investigative agency with the experience and credentials that demonstrate their ability to gather evidence of this activity. Action is critical since your trade secrets, proprietary information, and so much more at risk.

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No matter the reasons, when you need a corporate investigation, you want the experience of Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL to ensure they are conducted efficiently to help protect your business.