theft

Never too late: Court rejects employee’s attempt to avoid liability for theft

December 19, 2018 Stringer LLP Employee Relations, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Penalties and Fines

The case discussed in this article is both an encouraging sign for employers who are victims of employee theft, as well as a warning.

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The case of the lunch bag letdown – Should all employee thefts be treated equally?

May 6, 2014 Michele Glassford Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, HRMS, Human Resources, Privacy and Security, Union Relations

It has probably happened to most of you. It’s noon, you’re hungry, and that amazing Dagwood-esque sandwich that you got up early to prepare for your lunch is waiting for you in the workplace fridge. Except that it’s not, it’s been stolen, scarpered, misappropriated by one of your colleagues.

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Employers ask: what conduct by an employee constitutes cause for dismissal

November 28, 2012 Earl Altman Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits

I am frequently asked by employer clients to describe what type of conduct by an employee will be held by the courts to qualify as cause for dismissal. Employers are often frustrated by the answer they receive – that it seems that nothing less than stealing money from the company will suffice. In the case of long time employees without prior instances of misconduct, theft may still be insufficient. A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court has fortunately clarified the circumstances in which courts will find cause for dismissal as a result of dishonesty. What is striking about the decision is the reliance of the judge on a seemingly insignificant act committed by a nineteen year employee.

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Bookkeeper goes to jail for eight years after defrauding employer

March 18, 2011 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, Human Resources

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently upheld a lengthy prison sentence for a bookkeeper who defrauded her employer of over $700,000.

accounting, accounting policies, accounting procedures, bookkeeper, bookkeeping, Canada Revenue Agency, CRA, employment law, finance, fraud, fraud prevention, shareholder liability, tax liabilities, theft

Are your employees surfing the Internet during work hours?

February 5, 2010 Christina Catenacci Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources

With the technology at employees’ fingertips, employers worry about whether their employees are engaging in personal Internet use during work hours.

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What to do about employee theft

February 4, 2010 Adam Gorley Employee Relations, Human Resources, Privacy and Security

Have you experienced theft at your business? Who did it—an outsider, a new hire or the long-term employee you’d never have suspected? It could be any of them, and you shouldn’t be surprised if it’s the latter.

Bob Sutton, employee fraud, employee theft, loss, surveillance, theft