Do you suspect an employee's sick leave does not correspond to reality? We conduct discreet observations that give you a fact-based foundation – without jeopardising the relationship or the law.
Fraudulent sick leave costs Swedish companies hundreds of millions of kronor every year. But acting without evidence can damage the employment relationship and carry legal risks. This is where we come in.
We discreetly observe whether the employee's behaviour and activities are consistent with the reported sick leave. The result is objectively documented in a report that can be used in discussions with the employee, in negotiations with union representatives or in labour law proceedings.
Employee on sick leave suspected of working for another employer
Repeated short-term sick leave with questionable patterns
Sick leave coinciding with holiday or time off
Employee on sick leave seen in activities contradicting the diagnosis
Tips from colleagues that the sick leave is not genuine
We do not make medical assessments. We document observable behaviour.
Sick leave investigations require special consideration for labour law and personal integrity. Our methodology is designed to give you useful evidence without crossing boundaries.
We review the case with you and plan observations based on the employee's known movement patterns, home address and the activities you suspect are taking place.
Our operatives observe the employee during agreed periods. We document activities, movements and behaviours – such as physical work, exercise, travel or other activities that may conflict with the sick leave.
All relevant activity is documented with timestamped photographs. The material is handled in accordance with GDPR and is designed to serve as evidence.
We put the observations in context. What do the activities show in relation to the stated reason for sick leave? We deliver facts – you and your legal counsel draw the conclusions.
You describe the situation and we assess the conditions. We inform you of what is feasible and the legal framework that applies.
We present a plan with proposed observation periods, methods and cost.
Surveillance is conducted during the agreed periods. We keep you updated throughout.
You receive a complete report with observations, photographs and timeline. The report can be used directly in discussions with the employee or in labour law proceedings.
Sick leave investigations touch sensitive boundaries within labour law and personal privacy. We conduct the investigation with full awareness of these frameworks. Observation takes place only in public places and documentation focuses on observable behaviour – not medical assessments.
Observation in public places, photography in public environments, documentation of activities contradicting sick leave, professional reporting.
Observation in the employee's home, medical assessments, contact with the employee during the investigation, methods violating labour law or GDPR.
The report is designed to serve as evidence in labour law discussions, union negotiations and potential legal proceedings.
Observation in public places is legal in Sweden. We take no actions that violate data protection law, labour law or GDPR. Every investigation is planned with regard to applicable regulations.
We work discreetly and professionally. The risk of our presence being detected is minimal. If the report is later presented to the employee, it is your decision how and when.
Then we report that. Our mission is to document facts – not to confirm a suspicion. A negative result is also a result.
The cost depends on the number of observation days and the complexity of the case. We always provide a clear quote in advance.
Contact us for a confidential assessment. We help you obtain a fact-based foundation – discreetly and professionally.
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