Termination, Theft

Johnny’s a Thief and Stole the Copier - Can I Deduct it from his Paycheck?

Bricker Graydon LLP on 4/1/2024

I’m in my office, talking with Tommy about the terrible MLS schedule. He thinks FCC should not be playing in the knockout stage of CONCACAF to begin the season; “put that game mid-season, we score 3 or 4 goals in the first...more

A Step-By-Step Guide To Terminating Employees For Theft (Part Two)

Fisher Phillips on 7/3/2018

In our last issue, we looked at some ideas about how to investigate, catch, and terminate employees who are stealing from your company. In this conclusion, we’ll talk about some ways to avoid—or at least reduce the...more

What To Do About Employee Thieves—Catch Them If You Can!

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 8/10/2016

Seyfarth Synopsis: When employee theft occurs, employers must be cautious in investigating, avoiding self-help, and in deciding if and how to terminate the offending employee. Companies work hard to hire trustworthy...more

Cal. App. Court Finds in Favor of Whistleblower Who Never Complained of Unlawful Conduct by the Employer

Proskauer - Whistleblowing & Retaliation on 10/30/2015

In Cardenas v. M. Fanaian, D.D.S., Inc., Case No. F069305 (Cal. App. 5 Dist.), a California Court of Appeal determined that Plaintiff Cardenas could pursue a California Labor Code Section 1102.5 retaliation claim against her...more

Inventory Computation Exclusion Bars Employee Theft Claim in Alabama

Cozen O'Connor on 2/9/2015

Employee theft claims are frequently problematic when the only evidence of shortage is a comparison between computer records and a physical inventory conducted after the malefactor has been discharged. ...more

Employers, Don’t Be Caught In The “Bogus RIF” Trap!

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 1/30/2015

I was disappointed earlier this week to see a consultant quoted in an otherwise good article in the Wall Street Journal – “Employee Theft Often Leads Small Firms to Make Bad Choices” — as advising the “bogus RIF” strategy...more