When I looked at the sales reports today, I noticed $50 worth of discounts. I matched the transaction time with the CCTV and caught her red handed applying all the discounts. $50 is a lot to us since this is 20% of our average daily sales.
I have no choice but to fire her now. Business is slow and we’re also a new business. Has anyone dealt with this in the past and am I legally allowed to deduct this from her final paycheck (Texas)? I know Reddit is the last place to go to for legal advice.
I’m not familiar with Texas specific law, but I believe deducting from their pay is illegal in all states.
And I understand it’s a high percentage of daily sales, but at the end of the day it’s $50. If $50 is going to brake your store, you were already broken.
Talk to the employee. Understand the situation, and make it clear what is or is not allowed.
Honestly your reaction to $50 worth of discounts, is a huge red flag. Maybe if you empowered your employees to make discount decisions, and help drive sales, you could have more sales. If you don’t trust your employees enough to do their job don’t have them.