Theft by Employees

Everyone expects an employee to pilfer a notepad or a pen every so often, whether accidentally or not, but what if it goes beyond that? Most general work rules contain a statement about theft, but some employers choose to emphasize "zero tolerance" in order to prevent stealing by employees.

In combating theft by employees, you should know:

• how to detect theft by employees
• what to do if you suspect an employee of theft
• whether to consider polygraph testing if you suspect dishonesty
• how to develop an anti-theft policy