49th Street Investigations, a division of 49th Street Bail Bonds, can provide your business with all of your employee related private investigation needs. While the human resources department of a company does a good job of handling day to day operations, sometimes an expert needs to be called in for specific tasks. Oftentimes, an employer needs to rely on unbiased and neutral viewpoint that a private investigation firm can offer. A private investigation firm can offer objectivity, confidentiality, and provide legal evidence that could hold up in court if the situation warrants it.
What are the primary reasons that a large or small business would hire a private investigation firm?
• Providing in-depth background checks on future employees
• Investigating misconduct by an employee
• Reviewing harassment and discrimination claims
• Worker’s compensation fraud
• Checking on internal theft/financial fraud
Examples of the services that 49th Street Investigations can provide for a background check include verifying the applicant’s work history and credentials, checking to see if the applicant has a criminal record, looking to see if there is any litigation history, verifying professional licenses, reviewing an employee or prospective employee’s online presence, and looking into their financial situation if applicable. These services will provide a business with an in-depth snapshot of a potential employee. This in turn allows the company to make an informed decision on whether this person would be a good fit for the company.
For employers looking to investigate an employee, a private investigation firm may be hired to review misconduct by an employee related to cases of theft, violations of company policy, having a conflict of interest, violating non-compete or confidentiality orders, substance abuse, and payroll fraud. 49th Street Investigations can discreetly gather information through various channels such as surveillance, digital forensics, interviews, and by documentation.
Harassment and discrimination claims are serious charges. Human resources often lack the ability to be impartial and could include conflict of interest. However, a private investigation firm can handle this issue impartially, by conducting interviews with those involved in the allegations, documenting the timeline, being objective, and exposing the facts without getting into a he said/she said argument.
These allegations could include:
• Charges of discrimination
• Sexual harassment
• Bullying
• Hostile work environment
We recommend a company tread carefully when dealing with harassment and discrimination claims.
Workman’s compensation claims can cost a company a fortune. While most claims are legitimate, there is always one or two that are not. Unfortunately, workman’s compensation fraud is common. Employees try and “work the system” in order to get a pay-out from the business. 49th Street Investigations can make sure that an employee is not abusing workman’s comp. This often includes using surveillance techniques to make sure that an employee isn’t lying about an injury.
For example, an employee claims to have hurt their back while at work. However, they are caught on camera by one of our private investigators playing tennis or moving their child into a college dorm. Our investigators can also interview witnesses, check social media for posts, and more to help prove fraud.
An additional type of fraud is internal theft or financial fraud. This is where an employee has stolen inventory, taken data or intellectual property, taken kickbacks from vendors, or committed financial fraud. This can include embezzlement as well. 49th Street Investigations can help your business uncover fraud.
Our private investigators are ready to help you! Whether you need private investigation, background checks, or surveillance, we are ready to help. Call us today at 727-506-8937 to see how we can assist you. We are licensed and insured and offer discreet and thorough investigative services. We serve all of Pinellas County as well as the rest of the State of Florida. Call us today at 727-506-8937.
