If an employee steals from the shop he/she works in and is caught 'red handed' by the owner stealing, can the employer terminate their employment immeadiately without incuring costs' and running the risk of legal action from a Dominican lawyer?
Please, I posted the question in Legal because I need a definate answer, not an opinion. Please only answer the thread if you know the answer.
Many thanks
J&T
You can terminate the thieving employee for cause, but if you cannot prove the theft in court, you will have to pay severance and very probably will have to answer a suit for damages from the employee.
If you caught the thief red-handed and you have witnesses, go ahead and fire him with the advice of a labor lawyer and a criminal lawyer who can tell you what you'll need to do: notice to the labor office within 48 hours, complaint, etc.