Unauthorized Secondary Employment Detected by Bonn Detectives

Having a second job is not unusual today and is generally tolerated by most companies, as long as it does not conflict with business interests. The situation becomes problematic, however, if:

• the secondary employment affects the primary job, or
• the secondary employment competes with the primary employer.

In both cases, the main employer faces potential financial losses, for example through reduced performance by an overworked employee, the poaching of clients, or the disclosure of trade secrets. If you suspect that one of your employees is illegally maintaining another job, trust the detectives at Kurtz Investigations Bonn to assist you: +49 228 2861 4084.

Performance Decline Due to Overwork in a Second Job

Leisure time and holidays are meant for rest, to maintain the employee’s productivity and recharge their “batteries.” Employees who use this time for additional work often breach their employment contract. The Federal Holiday Act (BUrlG), Article 8 (Employment During Leave), states: “During leave, the employee may not engage in work that conflicts with the purpose of the leave.” Employees arriving at their main job fatigued or overworked due to a second job typically perform at a lower level, causing the employer financial harm. To prevent this and to detect unapproved or prohibited secondary employment, the IHK-certified experts at Kurtz Investigations Bonn are at your disposal: kontakt@kurtz-detektei-bonn.de.

Secondary Employment in a Competing Business: Conflicts of Interest Can Damage the Employer

When the second job is in a competing business, employees often conceal the secondary employment. Employment in two companies within the same industry inevitably creates a conflict of interest and may raise suspicions of industrial espionage. At best, the employee simply seeks extra income and chooses a familiar industry. Unfortunately, not all employees act ethically. In many cases, one employer suffers, being spied upon. Employees may quickly abandon loyalty and long-term company allegiance in favour of the higher-paying party. Examples include: forwarding bids from Employer A to Employer B to undercut them, or passing product designs from Employer B to Employer A so that the latter can release the product first. The potential for harm is significant, and the main employer may suffer losses.

If you have recently been denied contracts or noticed competitors gaining the upper hand on new product launches, it is reasonable to suspect that an employee is supplying information to the competition. Do not hesitate to contact the detectives at Kurtz Investigations Bonn for a no-obligation consultation: +49 228 2861 4084. We conduct thorough investigations, observe the employee if necessary, and provide court-admissible evidence.