At Red Dragon Private Investigations, we specialise in workplace surveillance and corporate investigations, including unauthorised absences, employee misconduct, and HR compliance support. If you suspect an employee is exploiting your absence policies, falsely claiming sick leave, or working for a competitor, we can provide legally obtained evidence to help you take the appropriate disciplinary action—while ensuring full compliance with UK employment law.
Why Hire an Investigator for Unauthorised Absence?
UK employment law makes it challenging for businesses to dismiss employees without following a structured disciplinary process. Having the right evidence at each stage is critical to:
- Justify disciplinary actions while remaining compliant with HR regulations.
- Protect your business from potential legal claims.
- Ensure fairness and transparency in dealing with staff misconduct.
Our investigations provide clear, documented evidence that allows you to act with confidence and integrity, protecting both your company and your employees.
How to Get Started
To begin an investigation, we will need:
- A written instruction outlining your concerns about the employee.
- Details on suspected misconduct—e.g., working elsewhere during sick leave, extended unexplained absences, or other policy violations.
- A clear objective—what evidence you need to support disciplinary action or dismissal.
We ensure our investigations remain focused, ethical, and fully compliant with employment regulations, avoiding any unnecessary scrutiny into areas that do not concern the case.
How Long Does an Unauthorised Absence Investigation Take?
The clearer and more precise the brief, the faster we can provide results. In most cases, we deliver findings within days rather than weeks, depending on the complexity of the case.
Before we begin, we will agree on a budget, ensuring transparency and avoiding unexpected costs.
What Will You Receive?
At the conclusion of the investigation, you will receive:
- Court-admissible evidence to support disciplinary action.
- A legally compliant report that strengthens your HR case.
- A clear summary of findings that allows you to act with confidence.
How Much Does an Unauthorised Absence Investigation Cost?
- Our standard rate is £95 per hour per investigator, plus expenses.
- A cost estimate will be agreed upon before starting to ensure complete transparency.