Despite best efforts to police employees and protect customers and business partners, chances are high that dealerships will have to investigate allegations of theft in the workplace. In a bylined article published in Auto Dealer Today, Tim Scott offers a five-step process dealership can use to respond the next time an employee is accused of stealing, including utilizing the right people, allowing the accused to tell their side and gathering witnesses provide their own testimony. Tim also includes tips on activities and behaviors employers should avoid, which include using listening devices, tapping an employee, conducting unauthorized searches and using a lie detector test.

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