Companies in the French Riviera: Abusive sick leave & unfair competition — AzurX protocol

AzurX
Dec 5
3 min read

Why hire a private investigator to protect your business from unfair competition?

On the French Riviera, SMEs and mid-sized companies juggle seasonality, activity peaks, and reduced staff. A potentially fraudulent sick leave, an information leak, or undeclared dual employment can destabilize an entire department. AzurX – Private Investigator operates with discretion, method, and empathy to document verifiable facts and help you make informed decisions (management measures, formal notices, legal action, etc.).

What we observe most often

Suspected sick leave : inconsistencies in schedules, activities incompatible with the declared pathology, multiple jobs.
Unfair competition : prospecting on the customer file, parasitism, organized poaching, creation of a competing structure during the contract.
Breaches of loyalty : data theft, private use of professional tools, failure to comply with clauses (confidentiality, non-competition/non-solicitation).

The AzurX protocol: discreet, traceable, usable

1) Confidential scoping (Day 0–Day 2)

Directive interview with the manager/HR to identify the risk, objectives and constraints (sites, time slots, key people).
Document review : contracts, clauses, planning, internal exchanges.
Intervention plan : resources, areas, schedule, success indicators.

2) Proportional observation system (J2–J15)

Occasional or continuous observations (targeted time slots, authorized locations).
Field checks (points of sale, construction sites, supposed appointments).
Open research (public sources, commercial traces) to map actors and interactions.
Time-stamped log : each action is recorded, to ensure traceability .

3) Consolidation of evidence (continuous)

Cross-corroboration : cross-referencing observations, material elements and open traces.
Selection of useful elements (facts, places, dates, media) for internal use (discipline, compliance) or legal use (via your advice).

4) Clear and actionable feedback (≤ 72 hours after the end of the assessments)

Structured report : chronology, time-stamped photos, appendices.
One-page managerial summary : key facts, risks, concrete options.
Oral briefing with your management/HR and, if necessary, coordination with your advisors.

Ethics & serenity

Our priority: protecting your business without exposing you . AzurX, accredited by CNAPS CAR-006-2030-10-20-20250976650 , operates within the legal framework , with maximum discretion and a calming approach: we document the facts , you retain control over the decisions.

Success indicators

Objective , dated, and localized facts.
Proportionality of the resources committed.
Readability of the report and immediate usability.
Risk reduction (repetition of abuse, leakage, loss of customers).

How long? What budget ?

Targeted missions (one location, limited time slots): short format in a few days.
Complex cases (multiple sites/actors): phased plan with milestones. The cost depends on the observation time required; we propose a clear phasing and milestones to maintain control.

Typical cases (anonymized)

Suspicious stoppage : discovery of a second paid activity during working hours — managerial adjustment + contractual reminder.
Unfair competition : identifying a customer poaching scheme before the end of the contract — securing evidence, issuing a formal notice and taking corrective measures.
Information leak : identification of the source and channels — hardening of access, raising awareness among teams, monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is it legal to hire you to handle these matters? Yes, documenting facts within the applicable framework is lawful. Our role: to observe and report with proportionality and discretion.

Are your findings usable by our advisors? Our time-stamped and documented report is designed to be understandable and usable by your lawyers and HR departments.

And if nothing abnormal is observed? That's also good news : you gain peace of mind , and we provide you with preventative recommendations (awareness, procedures, access).