Corporate Investigations

For over 30 years the Alpi Investigation Agency has specialized in corporate investigations. On this site you will find some useful explanations on Company Investigations.

The Alpine Investigation Agency has been carrying out investigations for companies for over 30 years. These activities are carried out not only through conventional investigation methods but also through: dynamic visual monitoring (so-called shadowing), the use of GPS satellite systems, Osint-based intelligence methods and much more.

With these assumptions, investigations are initiated, the outcome of which is always detailed in investigative reports that can be produced in court together, when requested, with the sworn testimony of our agents.

IMPORTANT: Through us all investigations are legal

(we are authorized by law to carry out investigations according to the Consolidated Law on Public Security)

Some Types of Corporate Investigations

CORPORATE PROTECTION INVESTIGATIONS

SPECIAL COMPANY INVESTIGATIONS

WHAT IS POSSIBLE TO PROVE WITH CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS

WHAT CAN BE DEMONSTRATED THANKS TO EMPLOYEE SURVEYS

That during the Period of Illness/Accident/Permission the Employee carries out other work activities; That the Employee fraudulently simulates the state of Illness and/or Injury; That the Employee uses the Permits pursuant to Law 104/92 for non-related activities; That the Employee carries out activities that jeopardize or delay recovery; acquire data and evidence to be used before the Competent Judge;

WHAT IS POSSIBLE TO DEMONSTRATE THANKS TO COMPANY PROTECTION INVESTIGATIONS

The illicit use of trademarks, patents and copyrights, design plagiarism, etc. Identify any relationships detrimental to the Non-Competition Agreement such as contact with customers, using company know-how, etc.; Identify any harmful relationships posed existing as a former Employee, Scio or Collaborator with a competing company or operating independently; Document any defamatory acts; Document the affairs of employees and/or customers; demonstrate any theft of company assets;

WHAT IS POSSIBLE TO DEMONSTRATE THANKS TO SPECIAL COMPANY INVESTIGATIONS

Through PC analysis it is possible to carry out web history analysis, security and anti-spyware checks, etc. Through PC analysis it is possible to recover data, photos, emails, etc. even deleted; Demonstrate the possible presence and identification of bugs or other devices designed to intercept; Demonstrate the presence of spy software on PC devices, smartphones, tablets, etc.

CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS: WHAT THEY ARE

The investigative activity is regulated by Ministerial Decrees n.269 of 1 December 2010, therefore within the art. 5 lett. a.II) investigation activity within the company is defined as an activity aimed at resolving issues relating to company activities, also for the protection of a right in court. This activity may concern: illicit actions by the employee, professional infidelity, protection of assets and more.

Art. 5 a.II) Decree 1 December 2010, n.269

" a.II): investigative activity in the company context, requested by the company owner or by the legal representative or by special prosecutors delegated for this purpose or by public and private legal bodies aimed at resolving issues relating to their company activity, also requested for the protection of a right in court, which may concern, among other things: illicit actions by the employee, professional infidelity, protection of scientific and technological heritage, protection of trademarks and patents, unfair competition, counterfeiting of products;

The Court of Cassation has also expressed its opinion on the matter, to read all the sentences relating to Corporate Investigations click here.

CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS, WHEN IT IS POSSIBLE TO USE DISMISSAL FOR JUST CAUSE:

Dismissal for just cause is the tool that the employer can use when faced with incorrect behavior by a worker. It therefore occurs in the presence of serious behaviors that irreversibly undermine trust and the possibility of continuing the collaboration. To find out when it is possible to proceed with dismissal for just cause and what are the causes that can determine this type of dismissal click here.

CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS, HOW THEY ARE STRUCTURED:

Always taking into consideration the objective that the customer wants to achieve, the investigation activities within the company are structured; for example, it is possible that they are carried out through:

Verification of movements at agreed times, through static (so-called stalking) and dynamic (so-called shadowing) visual monitoring activities; Use of GPS satellite systems, as foreseen and authorized by Ministerial Decree 269 of 1 December 2010; At the end of the investigations, a Written report that can be produced in court accompanied by photographic evidence and videos; Documentation through films and/or photos testifying to any extramarital relationship; List of employees who carried out the investigation for a possible call as witnesses in court at the competent court.

Relying on an Investigation Agency means being able to demonstrate any wrongdoing through documentation legally recognized by the Court.

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