HR Chat: Missing Tips

You operate a business that accepts tips from patrons.  Recently, an employee complained to the manager that the shared tips were lower than usual, and they suspected an employee was stealing tips from the tip jar.  You don’t have cameras recording the suspected theft or any witnesses of the tip-theft.  What should your next steps be?

Situations like these can cause serious employee issues and there are legal pitfalls if not handled properly.  With the ASK HR subscription, businesses can consult with myHRcounsel’s attorneys for guidance on how to investigate the situation and come to the correct legal result.