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Staff Theft

Staff Theft: How to Handle It!

With staff theft on the rise, Linda Hynes, Leman Solicitors, advises on the steps to take if it happens to you. EMPLOYEE theft is on the up and security experts predict that this trend will continue to rise. While alarm and CCTV systems go a long way towards protecting your business from shoplifting and burglary, what do you do if it is one of your own stealing from you?

Pre-Employment Screening Loss prevention research shows that the highest risk employees are those with less than a year’s service, as well as part time employees who do not have a stake in the business. The amount of work you put into your hiring procedures will pay off

in the end. Ask questions in your application forms and interviews about previous roles and disciplinary action but make sure you are asking the same questions of all candidates to avoid potential discrimination claims. Offers of employment can be made conditional on rel-

Linda Hynes, Leman Solicitors.

evant references and checks being carried out. These items should be followed up ASAP. Candidates should be clearly advised of what information will be checked and what data is being processed in order to give their consent. Don’t rely on any sources that you don’t trust. Make sure you give the applicant an opportunity to explain any information that is not favourable. State in the employment contract/ application forms that if any false information was provided at interview or application stage, this will lead to dismissal. Procedures The importance of procedures cannot be underestimated. Take the example of a sports retailer in Donegal


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