Illegal Employment in Düsseldorf

Investigations into cases of illegal work most often arise from suspicions of feigned illness or unauthorized secondary employment, sometimes also from suspected violations of non-compete agreements or, in private matters, during maintenance disputes. Since this type of employment is, by its nature, not officially registered anywhere, surveillance by our detectives in Düsseldorf is the investigative method of choice. Through these observations and photographic documentation of the activities, a court-admissible proof of illegal employment can be established: +49 211 9874 011-0.

Illegal Employment | Shadow Economy

Since the introduction of the Act to Combat Illegal Employment and Undeclared Work in 2004, the number of inspections and penalties for illegal work has risen sharply and continuously, as statistics from the customs authorities show. Nevertheless, the so-called shadow economy remains a persistent economic problem. The introduction of the statutory minimum wage will likely exacerbate this situation further. Naturally, customs authorities cannot check every cleaner, electrician, plumber, hairdresser, or other employees to see if they are also working illegally for another employer. This not only creates opportunities for the Aaden Commercial Detective Agency Düsseldorf, but also tempts many individuals to earn extra income illegally.

In most employment relationships, legal secondary employment is known to and tolerated by the primary employer, as long as the employee’s performance in their main job is not affected. In other cases, however, this remains hidden from the primary employer. Only when the employee frequently misses work, or shows signs of exhaustion or stress—such as concentration problems, fatigue, or irritability—does the employer take notice and act. Our Düsseldorf detectives are happy to explain how you can verify any secondary employment by your staff in a non-binding consultation or via email at info@aaden-detektive-duesseldorf.de.