I am curious to know if the employee is allowed to take the unused copper pipe home or would that be considered stealing?
2006-12-19 03:52:02 · 5 answers · asked by Gramma Heather 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
My Dad had an A/C biz years ago. The copper pipe is worth money, even recycled. If someone took it without permission, that would be stealing.
2006-12-19 03:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by Swirlgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not worked in an air conditioning business, but I have worked in other businesses where that activity would have been considered stealing. Unless the employer gave explicit permission, the employee cannot take anything from the business home.
If I had a business that had unused copper pipe that could not be used, I would collect it and sell it as scrap for the business, not hand it out to the employees to sell for themselves. With more capital I can increase the business and see about getting the employees more pay and benefits. Besides, if they are taking home enough scrap to sell, I need to think about the tax implications because that can be considered income.
2006-12-19 11:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, I think not, ask your Air Conditioning business
2006-12-19 14:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by justmejimw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe Willy Neckbone says, "If you do not own it and you take it... you have stolen it. Ask whoever does own it if you can have it."
2006-12-19 12:02:58 · answer #4 · answered by joewillyneckbone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on IF the a/c unit is replaced.IF so,it's "legal"
2006-12-19 11:54:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋