Post-employment investigation can help an authorised organisation examine concerns arising after an employee’s departure, including confidentiality, conflicts or material discrepancies. The assignment must be proportionate and based on a legitimate business or legal purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is post-employment investigation?+
Investigating an employee's conduct, credentials, or activities after they've already joined your organisation.
How is this different from pre-employment verification?+
Pre-employment checks a candidate before hiring; this investigates conduct during employment.
What kinds of issues does this cover?+
Corporate espionage, data leaks, moonlighting, policy violations, and internal misconduct.
Will the employee know they're being investigated?+
No, investigations are conducted discreetly to preserve the integrity of the findings.
How long does this type of investigation take?+
Typically 1–2 weeks depending on the nature of the concern.
