Effective surveillance techniques
Some investigations require advanced surveillance methods in order to collect the evidence required to solve a problem. SIRCO holds all necessary certifications and licenses to apply a wide range of investigation and surveillance techniques.
Warning regarding the legality of surveillance
Arbitral tribunals have established the scope and limits of employee surveillance as follows:
- The decision to monitor an employee may never be arbitrary or random.
- The employer must first have reasonable grounds to monitor the employee (rumours in the workplace, tips, etc.).
- These grounds may not be after-the-fact, in other words following the findings of the surveillance.
- The measure must be proportional to the objective seriousness of the misconduct.
- The employer must first have used other means and attempted to obtain explanations from the employee.