What should I have done?

Question

I own a video store and had an employee working fo me like 5 months ago, we fired her because she stole $500 for our cash drawer (she would not admit to it) she borrowed $100 like 2 months ealier and never paid back, I lent it cash, which was a big mistake on my end....but what should i do? Should I go to collections or what?

Answer 1

Yes. By just letting her go, you are letting her know that it will be easy next time. She does not need that reinforcement. Get that money back.

Answer 2

first off i am sorry for you lose. That happened to us too. M uncle used to own a video store, the cashier borrow the money from him, and later he stole the cash from drawer. there arn't many thing you can do if it is cash without receipt. Just learn the lesson and fire her right away.
When next time you hire someone, make a agreement: cashier will be responsible for missing cash,,, best idea, hire someone that you trust, or you can find if something happen.

Answer 3

Unless you have something in writing that you lent her the money, you would not have a leg-to-stand-on in court. She could say you gave her the money, or it was a gift. YOU have the burdon of proof.

My opinion is to forget it, and call it a lesson learned.

ps...Unless you actually caught her steeling the money, or have physical proof, it may be in your best interest to stop saying she stole from you. Worst case would be she can take you to court for slander.

Answer 4

Unless you can prove she stole the money, you will not be able to prosecute.

If you do not have anything in writing that shows you lent the $100.00 then you don't have much of a case.

Learn and move on.

Answer 5

Unless she signed a piece of paper outlining the conditions of the loan, such as when it was given, how much $, and when she was to pay it back, then unfortunately there is nothing you can do.

If you DO have a signed document, you can take her to small claims court.

Answer 6

I think you should just call it a lesson learned. Too bad.