Unauthorised Secondary Employment | Surveillance

In times of second jobs and mini-jobs, the majority of employment contracts contain a clause stating that taking up secondary employment requires the approval of the primary employer, or at least that the employer is informed of the employment by the employee. In most cases, additional earnings do not pose a problem. It only becomes an issue if it emerges that the second job affects the employee’s ability to perform at their primary workplace or if the second employer is a competitor of the first, in which case the secondary employment becomes a nuisance and often even illegal. For this reason, employees frequently do not seek permission and simply conceal the second job. Furthermore, performing secondary employment without reporting it to the social security authorities constitutes illegal employment. To provide evidence of such illegal and business-damaging activities, the detectives of Kurtz Detective Agency Düsseldorf are at your disposal: +49 211 9874 0021.

Conflicts of Interest Arising from Secondary Employment

Fundamentally, every citizen is, of course, free to pursue secondary employment in their leisure time. It becomes problematic, however, when a conflict of interest arises. This occurs if the employee works for a competitor or if they regularly exceed the legally permitted maximum weekly working hours. In most cases, it is also not permitted to engage in secondary employment during holiday leave, as this time is intended for rest and to prevent a decline in the employee’s performance due to overexertion. Often, unauthorised work is even performed clandestinely – using your clients and your resources. The financial damage to your company can be considerable.

The detectives of our Düsseldorf corporate investigation unit observe your employee and provide legally admissible evidence. If the suspicion is confirmed, the employee is generally liable for compensation. Recover what is rightfully yours. Kurtz Investigations Düsseldorf can assist: kontakt@kurtz-detektei-duesseldorf.de.

Declining Performance Due to Secondary Employment

Employees secretly taking on a second job often exhibit behavioural changes. Holding two jobs is naturally exhausting, and the employee may become tired, unfocused, or even late. While there can be other causes, if a usually reliable employee shows a deviation from their normal conduct, you as an employer should investigate the reasons and, if necessary, contact the corporate investigators of Kurtz Detective Agency Düsseldorf: +49 211 9874 0021. Our investigators observe your employee and provide comprehensive, legally admissible evidence if the suspicion is confirmed. We are happy to offer a non-binding consultation.