Employee fraud

This is an example of a matter which in most businesses will represent serious or gross misconduct. This may be defined in the contract as justifying instant dismissal. It will generally be appropriate, even in these cases, however, to pause before taking disciplinary action and perhaps take advice. You may find that a form of agreed termination may work better for both parties concerned in these situations.

As in every disciplinary situation the employer is required to carry out a reasonable investigation before coming to a reasoned decision after having given the employee a reasonable opportunity to have their say.

If your business has been a victim of employee fraud, please contact Richard Moore or John Sim at our Kendal office on 01539 723 757.
Alternatively, use our Call Me Back facility and we will contact you at a time that is convenient for you.

Temple Heelis LLP have supported businesses with their employment law related matters throughout Cumbria (Kendal, Barrow, Carlisle, Penrith) and North Lancashire (Lancaster, Morecambe, Preston).