Who We Help
Employers & Businesses
Employee misconduct investigations supported by forensic evidence that holds up in Fair Work proceedings, civil litigation, and disciplinary hearings — conducted discreetly, with full chain-of-custody documentation.
Evidence We Recover
What We Can Find on a Work Device
Every examination targets the evidence relevant to your specific allegation — not everything on the device.
Data Exfiltration & IP Theft
The most common misconduct we investigate involves employees removing confidential data before resignation — forwarding files to personal accounts, uploading to cloud storage, or copying to USB. We recover a complete record of what was taken, when, and where it went.
- Emails forwarded to personal accounts
- USB drive insertion and transfer logs
- Cloud storage upload history
- Downloaded confidential files
- Client list and database access
- Communication with competitors
Internal Communications
- Deleted internal messages
- Email thread recovery
- Messaging app data
- Scheduled send history
- Account access and login logs
Device & Access Evidence
- USB insertion and removal records
- Login and logout timestamps
- Browser history and downloads
- Remote access connections
- Installed and uninstalled software
Why Digital Evidence Matters
Evidence That Supports Disciplinary Action — and Withstands Challenge
Fair Work proceedings require documented evidence
The Fair Work Commission expects employers to hold documented evidence of misconduct before dismissal. Forensically recovered evidence meets that standard and is structured to withstand scrutiny.
Protect your business from counterclaims
Unfair dismissal claims regularly follow misconduct terminations. Court-ready forensic evidence gives you a defensible position and significantly reduces your exposure to adverse findings.
Internal IT copies may not be enough
Evidence gathered by your own IT team may not meet the chain-of-custody requirements for legal proceedings. We produce evidence that opposing counsel cannot challenge on methodology grounds.
Identify the full scope before acting
A forensic examination often reveals more than the incident that triggered the investigation — giving you a complete picture of what occurred before you decide how to proceed.
Our Services
Services for Workplace Investigations
01 Computer Forensics
Hard drive imaging, deleted file recovery, USB activity, browser history, and file-access timelines. The core tool for most employee misconduct investigations.
02 Mobile Phone Forensics
Full extraction from company-issued iOS and Android devices — messages, app data, deleted files, and communication records.
03 Cloud Data Extraction
Business email, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and 100+ cloud platforms — recover data forwarded, uploaded, or shared outside the organisation.
04 Expert Witness Testimony
Formal declarations, affidavits, and oral testimony in Fair Work proceedings, civil tribunals, and courts — from a Masters-qualified analyst.
05 Deleted Data Retrieval
Recover files, emails, and messages deleted by a departing employee — including those deleted in the days before or after resignation.
06 Chain of Custody
Tamper-evident seals, hash verification, and write-blocked imaging — documented to the standard required by Fair Work and civil proceedings.
Get in Touch
Investigating employee misconduct?
Call for a free, no-obligation assessment of your situation. We'll tell you honestly what's possible and what it costs — before you commit to anything.
Practical Guidance
Before You Call Us
A few steps taken immediately after suspecting misconduct can protect the integrity of the evidence and your legal position.
Secure the device immediately
Remove the employee's access to their work device and accounts as soon as you suspect misconduct. Every action taken on the device after this point can overwrite potential evidence.
Don't let IT image it themselves
Internal forensic copies are rarely produced with the chain-of-custody documentation required for legal proceedings. A challenged copy can undermine an otherwise strong case.
Consult HR and legal counsel first
Forensic evidence is most effective when the overall investigation process is procedurally sound. Brief your legal and HR team before we commence so the process is defensible end-to-end.
Document what triggered the investigation
A written record of what was observed, by whom, and when is important context for the forensic report. Compile this before the examination starts — details fade quickly.
Common Questions
Employer Investigation FAQ
01 Can we examine a company-owned device without the employee's consent?
02 Can you examine personal devices used for work?
03 How is the evidence structured for Fair Work proceedings?
04 What if the employee has already left the company?
05 Will the employee know we're investigating?
06 Can you appear as an expert witness at tribunal or court?
Client Feedback
What Clients Say
Real outcomes from real people — names abbreviated to protect privacy.
“We suspected a senior employee had been forwarding client data to a competitor. The forensic examination found over 200 emails forwarded to a personal account in the three weeks before resignation. The evidence was instrumental in our civil recovery action.”
Director
Financial Services Firm · Brisbane, QLD
“We needed to defend an unfair dismissal claim after terminating an employee for misconduct. The forensic report documented exactly what had occurred on the work device, and the claim was withdrawn before the hearing.”
HR Manager
Construction Company · Gold Coast, QLD
“Fast, professional, and completely discreet. The report was delivered within five business days and our solicitor described it as one of the clearest pieces of expert evidence she'd seen in an employment matter.”
Operations Manager
Professional Services Firm · Sydney, NSW
Get in Touch
Start Your Confidential Enquiry
Tell us briefly about your situation. We respond within one business day with an honest assessment — no obligation to proceed.
+61 499 475 408
Mon–Fri, business hours AEST
Nerang, Gold Coast QLD
Serving all of Australia & New Zealand