The consequences of theft in the workplace
23 Feb, 2023 by
According to a recent survey, more than a quarter of the population surveyed admitted to having stolen something at least once in the workplace: broken bond of trust.
The employee's duty of care and loyalty requires that he or she does not behave in such a way as to damage the employer's interests and cause economic loss. In case of violation of this duty, the employee is exposed to sanctions.
If an employee commits a theft to the detriment of his or her employer, the question arises as to what extent the theft can constitute grounds for immediate dismissal.
This article discusses the following topics:
- duty of care and loyalty of employees
- theft by the employee at the workplace to the detriment of the employer, colleagues and customers
- serious breach of trust between employer and employee
- just cause for immediate termination of an employee caught stealing
- theft of small value