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  • 05-01-2016 9:22pm
    #1
    bobob
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭


    How easy is it to dismiss an employee that I believe is stealing from my company. I have scetchy evidence but can't be sure it would stand up in court


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    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    bobob wrote: »
    How easy is it to dismiss an employee that I believe is stealing from my company. I have scetchy evidence but can't be sure it would stand up in court

    Perhaps consult with a solicitor for advice?

    I'd be wary of dismissing someone without concrete evidence to back it up


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    punisher5112
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    Do absolutely nothing until you know for sure and have evidence.

    Gardai should be involved.

    Theft is a criminal offence.

    If you dismiss/sack then you are going to be giving the ex employees a small fortune in compensation.

    Is it possible to use cctv?


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    Ash.J.Williams
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    bobob wrote: »
    How easy is it to dismiss an employee that I believe is stealing from my company. I have scetchy evidence but can't be sure it would stand up in court
    there's an exact procedure to follow, failure to do so will cost you.


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    godtabh
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    there are several steps you need to follow. Get advice. Places like the SFA offer it.


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    markc2951
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    Frame him..leave 20 out see will he take it..Slan abhaile


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    Stheno
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    markc2951 wrote: »
    Frame him..leave 20 out see will he take it..Slan abhaile

    Mod:Please do not make suggestions such as the above, it's potential to land an employer in severe trouble


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    Aineoil
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    Punisher5112

    I agree with your advice but I don't think using CCTV is a wise course to follow. I know you put that out there as a possible option but have a read of the link below.

    http://www.mhc.ie/latest/insights/monitoring-employees-in-the-workplace-the-christmas-edition

    OP get advice, log every thing and follow procedure to a tee.


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    micosoft
    Registered Users Posts: 2,364 ✭✭✭micosoft


    As stated above. Even if the the person is guilty you still need to follow standard procedure including the right for the employee to defend themselves ( I was only borrowing it, was common practice,etc etc).

    Get the advice of an experienced HR professional (cheaper then legal) initially and then think carefully what you want to do.

    Regardless, if you can show loss, report it to the Gardai and ask them to turn up. Regardless of whether you catch the culprit it shows you take theft very seriously. Other staff may be looking on (depending on the business) and follow suit if there are no clear ramifications.


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    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Aineoil wrote: »
    Punisher5112

    I agree with your advice but I don't think using CCTV is a wise course to follow. I know you put that out there as a possible option but have a read of the link below.

    http://www.mhc.ie/latest/insights/monitoring-employees-in-the-workplace-the-christmas-edition

    OP get advice, log every thing and follow procedure to a tee.



    I agree it seems a grey area but I would still see no problem in cameras been installed.

    Put a few in put up signs and make staff aware they are there for security for the premises and also as a added security feature to record any robbery or attack from an intruder etc.

    The gardai could help once there is hard evidence.


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