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.
You said you matched the CCTV to “know” it was her. Indicating you did not even speak to her about this. Which, by the way, you would have done if you were anywhere close to a decent employer.
Do you have a hard policy in place about discount given to customers. You said $50, but didn’t say what percentage of thee sale that was. If it was 75% off, anyone would assume that’s unusual, if it was 25% or even 40% this close to the holiday…not so out of the question.
Maybe she wasn’t trying to be dishonest in the least. What kind of product this? An item the said customer could be back to purchase at a semi-regular interval? Maybe she offered an incentive to a reluctant friend to gain business thus you’ll make your $50 back plus. Maybe this customer has many friends that could be intimidated said product?
You either didn’t share, or didn’t bother to find out some important details. It seems you jumped to the assumption your employee is a liar and a thief. Which honestly says more about you than her.