Detection of Working Hours Fraud

One of the frequently recurring assignments for our IHK-certified corporate detectives in Wuppertal is the detection of working hours fraud. We are happy to carry out such investigations for your company as well: +49 202 5289 0063.

Ant or Sloth – Can you recognise your employee?

Some employees’ work ethic is clearly visible: while some creep through the office as if you could resole their shoes with every step, others move with the speed of a weasel. Some complete their daily tasks quickly and even assist colleagues, whereas the more leisurely ones have to work overtime to manage the day’s workload. Are you familiar with these types? And is the behaviour actually as described – or is an employee cleverly deceiving you? Undoubtedly, an employee who must work overtime every day to complete their tasks deserves close attention. Either they are too slow and thus a drag on the team, or they spend regular working hours on other matters, such as browsing the Internet or handling private calls and correspondence, completing their paid work only afterwards. In both cases, it is worth considering whether the employee remains viable for the company.

But what about the employee who becomes wildly active and seemingly extremely diligent? Are they really the excellent worker you think they are, or do they, for instance, let files to be processed disappear into the depths of the desk or even the shredder? In both examples, you are paying a salary for work that is either not done at all or done negligently. For such employees, an internal surveillance (inclusion) by a detective from Kurtz Detective Agency Wuppertal is advisable. This method of observation is very specialised and can only be performed by highly experienced detectives. The employee can be monitored without arousing suspicion. We are happy to advise you in a case-specific manner in a non-binding discussion regarding the optimal investigation method and the likely associated fees. Please send a brief case description by email to kontakt@kurtz-detektei-wuppertal.de or contact us by phone at the above number.

Out of sight – out of mind | Corporate Investigations Wuppertal

Working hours fraud causing significant financial damage is much more common among field staff. A tradesperson who spends an hour with a client but records more working time is not unusual. When you then invoice the client, you are not immediately financially harmed, but the client will feel cheated and may not commission you again. Moreover, they are unlikely to recommend your company. The reputational loss is often more severe than the monetary damage.

The same applies to sales representatives who are meant to sell, for example, insurance or cleaning equipment in the field. As an employer, trusting a possibly long-serving employee, you assume that they observe their regular working hours. However, your employee prefers to enjoy a leisurely day; the clients who should receive thorough advice are handled in a few sentences with a stack of documents. Instead of eight hours of work, your employee contacts all clients in two hours and spends the rest of the day free. As the employer, you rely on the employee’s loyalty and pay for the full working time. In such cases, observation of the suspect employee by our qualified detectives in Wuppertal is advisable. Based on the investigation results, we compile meticulous legally admissible evidence documentation, enabling you to take labour law action. We are happy to accept your assignment. Use our contact form or call our renowned Wuppertal detective agency: +49 202 5289 0063.