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Labor Dispute Investigator in France
Evidence to support your position
A labor dispute is won on the basis of evidence. Whether the case involves an employee engaging in competing work during their notice period or while absent, false statements, a disputed misconduct, or conduct harmful to the company, the employer must be able to support its claims with factual and admissible evidence. Otherwise, the employer’s decision may be challenged.
However, companies rarely have the resources on their own to gather evidence that can indisputably document these situations. Hiring a licensed private investigator allows you to gather objective evidence—obtained in strict compliance with the law—that will support your position before the labor court.
Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, the goal is the same: to have a solid case so you can approach the hearing with confidence, rather than relying on unverifiable statements that will not convince the judge.
What Our Survey Covers
Our work is aimed at establishing the objective facts related to the dispute:
Evidence of engaging in a competing business during the notice period or while absent;
Verification of the accuracy of disputed statements;
Observation of behavior or violations that are detrimental to the company;
Compiling relevant information for your case;
Dated and documented findings that can be used in court.
Each item is time-stamped and recorded in a clear report. When the dispute involves an unexcused absence, the investigation directly ties into our service related toabuse of sick leave.
How is the investigation proceeding?
It all starts with a confidential, free, and no-obligation consultation to analyze the dispute and define a clear objective. We provide you with a step-by-step plan and a detailed estimate. Our investigators then conduct the necessary fact-finding throughout France, with the utmost discretion and in compliance with the law. You will receive a detailed report, designed to be submitted to the labor court and used by your attorney.
Evidence Admissible Before the Labor Court
Admissibility is crucial here: evidence obtained through unfair means or that disproportionately infringes on an employee’s privacy would be excluded. A report prepared by an accredited firm—one that is factual and dated—offers the necessary safeguards and may be admitted as evidence. This strength supports your decision and reduces the risk of it being overturned.
We therefore compile each case file with its presentation to the judge in mind: factual evidence, timestamps, and proportionality. It is this standard that transforms a suspicion into admissible evidence.
Support for Your Lawyer
Our report is designed to be immediately actionable by your legal counsel, who will find well-organized and substantiated findings ready to be incorporated into your case. This clarity saves your counsel valuable time and strengthens the coherence of your case. We remain available to clarify any specific points as the proceedings unfold.
This close collaboration—from gathering the facts through to the hearing—is an integral part of the support we provide to employers and their legal counsel.
Why Choose the Aquila Group
The Aquila Group is a private detective agency accredited by the CNAPS. Your cases are handled by our own investigators, and we operate throughout France—with particularly high demand in the Paris region—thanks to our network of twenty offices across five regions.
Legal rigor, discretion, and a thorough understanding of the rules of admissibility form the foundation of our work with businesses. To discuss your situation with us, please contact our teams : the initial consultation is free and non-binding.
Both on offense and defense
Our services are valuable regardless of your position in the dispute. If you are the one initiating the proceedings, we gather the evidence supporting your claims. If you need to defend yourself against claims you believe to be unfounded, we document the evidence needed to refute them. In both cases, the goal remains the same: to replace unverifiable assertions with established facts.
This versatility is invaluable, as labor disputes often involve mutual accusations. Having a solid factual case puts you in a position of strength, whether you’re seeking to win your case or limit your liability.
Schedule a hearing
Labor arbitration proceedings follow a specific timeline, with deadlines that must not be missed. We are committed to delivering our reports in a timely manner so that they can be incorporated into your case and submitted by the deadlines. This punctuality, in close coordination with your attorney, is essential to the effectiveness of our contribution.
We will also remain available throughout the proceedings to clarify any points, supplement any findings, or provide further explanation regarding any aspect of the report should the opposing party contest it.
This ongoing collaboration—from the initial review of the case file through the hearing—distinguishes a true investigative partner from a mere one-time service provider and strengthens the consistency of your defense.
Before the labor court, it is the established facts—rather than mere assertions—that determine the outcome. By relying on a factual and admissible investigative report, you significantly strengthen your case and reduce legal uncertainty. We apply this standard of proof to your defense, working closely with your attorney from the gathering of evidence through the hearing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, provided that it is prepared by a firm accredited by the CNAPS, that it reports factual information, and that it respects the principles of proportionality and the employee’s privacy.
Engaging in competing business activities during the notice period or while absent, making statements that are disputed, or committing acts that are detrimental to the company.
Yes. Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, the report provides you with factual information to support your position before the judge.
The estimate is free and non-binding. The cost depends on the work to be done; it will be clearly communicated to you before any work begins.
Yes, throughout France, thanks to our network of offices, wherever the employee in question is located.
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