{"id":2638,"date":"2026-10-22T05:48:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T05:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/employee-legal-issues-florida-business-owners\/employee-theft-embezzlement-attorney-florida-business-owners\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:42:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:42:48","slug":"employee-theft-embezzlement-attorney-florida-business-owners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/employee-legal-issues-florida-business-owners\/employee-theft-embezzlement-attorney-florida-business-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Stole Money From Business? Florida Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2637\" alt=\"Desk with employee handbooks, wage and hour records, and legal correspondence in a small business office.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Employment Law for Employers | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Think an Employee Took Money From Your Business?<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal advises business owners across Miami-Dade and South Florida on employee theft, internal losses and the steps to take next. Speak with Kristina E. Wilson and our team in Coral Gables or Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If an employee stole money, inventory, client payments or company data, the first steps protect what&#8217;s left and what you can prove. Secure the accounts, limit the employee&#8217;s access and keep every record intact. After that, you choose between a civil claim for repayment, a report to law enforcement, or both. KEW Legal advises Florida business owners on that choice as outside general counsel.<\/p>\n<h2>When an employee has taken money, inventory, client payments or data<\/h2>\n<p>Employee theft happens when a worker takes company property without permission. Embezzlement is one form. It happens when a worker takes funds the business trusted them to handle and hides the taking.<\/p>\n<p>Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cash from a register, safe or deposit<\/li>\n<li>Inventory, tools or equipment<\/li>\n<li>Client payments diverted to a personal account<\/li>\n<li>Customer lists, pricing files or other company data<\/li>\n<li>False entries, personal payments or unauthorized transfers from company accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page is for owners, managers and officers of Florida businesses in Miami-Dade, Broward and nearby counties. You may have found a cash shortage, an odd transaction or a missing file. Now you need to know what to do first.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. She is one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. The firm works with business owners as outside general counsel and handles employment matters for employers. The firm has an office in Coral Gables.<\/p>\n<p>The firm advises the business on recovering its losses and on its own employment and contract position. It does not represent the employee in this matter.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an employee took cash, stock or client payments and you must decide whether to demand repayment, report it or both, our team can review those facts with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-letter-tiles-spelling-lawyer-sit-on-a-desk-in-a-blurr-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden letter tiles spelling &quot;LAWYER&quot; sit on a desk with a blurred office in the background.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>First steps: preserve records, restrict access and document<\/h2>\n<p>The first steps are to lock down money and data, then preserve every record before anyone is confronted.<\/p>\n<p>Start with these actions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Secure bank accounts, payment processors and point-of-sale systems.<\/li>\n<li>Change passwords and reduce the employee&#8217;s access to accounting, inventory and customer systems.<\/li>\n<li>Keep company email and devices from being wiped, reset or changed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preserve these records:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bank and card statements, ledgers and deposit logs<\/li>\n<li>Inventory counts and purchase records<\/li>\n<li>Emails, texts and messages about the transactions<\/li>\n<li>Camera footage, time records and system login histories<\/li>\n<li>Policies and handbook pages the employee signed or acknowledged<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Avoid three common mistakes. Don&#8217;t confront the employee alone. Don&#8217;t put accusations in writing before a plan is set. Don&#8217;t edit, fill in or delete files to make the numbers match. Altered records can weaken the business&#8217;s position.<\/p>\n<p>Next, write a simple timeline. List what was found, when, by whom and how the amount was calculated. A clear, dated account helps the business present its loss. Bringing in counsel early helps match these steps to the path the business is likely to take.<\/p>\n<h2>Civil recovery or a report to law enforcement: how the choice shapes next steps<\/h2>\n<p>A business can seek repayment through a civil claim, report the conduct to police or the State Attorney, or pursue both.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0772\/Sections\/0772.11.html\">civil theft statute<\/a> lets a person injured by any violation of ss. 812.012-812.037 or s. 825.103(1) recover threefold actual damages, if the person proves the claim by clear and convincing evidence. The statute provides a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0772\/Sections\/0772.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 772.11<\/a>). The injured person must prove the claim by clear and convincing evidence, which is a high standard. The statute sets a $200 minimum and allows reasonable attorney&#8217;s fees and court costs.<\/p>\n<p>Before filing, the injured person must send a written demand for $200 or the treble damage amount. If the recipient complies within 30 days after receiving the demand, the recipient gets a written release from further civil liability for that act. A demand letter puts the claim in writing and gives the other side a clear window to respond.<\/p>\n<p>The same statute has limits. Punitive damages may not be awarded under it. A defendant can recover reasonable attorney\u2019s fees and court costs if the court finds the claimant raised a claim without substantial fact or legal support. Owners should weigh that risk before filing.<\/p>\n<p>If the stolen material is a customer list or pricing data, Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0800-0899\/0812\/Sections\/0812.081.html\">trade secret statute<\/a> may apply. Information counts as a trade secret when it is secret, of value, for use or in use by the business, and gives the business an advantage (or an opportunity to obtain one) over those who do not know or use it, and the owner takes measures to keep it from becoming available to persons other than those the owner selects to have access for limited purposes. That makes the business&#8217;s own confidentiality controls part of the claim.<\/p>\n<p>The two paths differ in control and timing. A civil claim lets the owner of a trade secret that is unlawfully obtained or used bring a civil action to enjoin the continued improper use of the trade secret, and the court may require affirmative actions to protect it. A police report moves part of the process into the criminal system, where the owner has less control. Neither path promises a result. The right choice depends on the facts, the amount, the evidence and the owner&#8217;s goals. The firm reviews those with the owner before a decision is made.<\/p>\n<h2>How the process works: step by step<\/h2>\n<p>The process runs in five stages, from the first consultation through resolution.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> The owner shares what was found, the amount and the records already collected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence review and loss calculation.<\/strong> The firm compares bank records, inventory counts or data access logs against what was found.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment and contract review.<\/strong> The firm reviews the employee&#8217;s agreements, handbook acknowledgments, and any confidentiality or non-solicitation terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand or report decision.<\/strong> The firm drafts a demand letter or helps prepare the business&#8217;s account for law enforcement, as the owner chooses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The matter may end in negotiation, a civil filing or cooperation with a criminal case. The firm keeps the owner informed at each stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing varies with how complex the records are and how the other side responds. A clearer timeline comes after the records are reviewed.<\/p>\n<h2>Why KEW Legal for employee theft matters<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses its practice on business law for owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. That work includes employment matters for employers, contract and vendor disputes, and commercial transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Under the outside general counsel model, the firm works alongside the owner over time. It helps with policies, agreements and disputes, not only when a crisis hits. That matters here. The business&#8217;s handbook, signed agreements and internal controls often shape what can be recovered and how.<\/p>\n<p>Handbook language has limits. Florida courts have held that policy statements in an employee manual usually don&#8217;t create enforceable contract rights. The manual must contain specific language showing the parties agreed it is a separate employment contract. See <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/470811\/opinion\/Opinion_00-3393.pdf\">Quaker Oats Co. v. Jewell<\/a> for that rule. A firm that reviews the handbook early can flag these gaps before a dispute begins.<\/p>\n<p>The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. Kristina E. Wilson is responsible for this page.<\/p>\n<h2>Common questions about employee theft in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>The short answers below cover the questions owners ask first.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the business take the missing money out of the employee&#8217;s paycheck?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review any deduction with counsel before you take it. Wage and deduction questions are separate from the theft claim.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the business need exact amounts before acting?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. A reasonable, documented calculation is the starting point, and the firm helps build it.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should the owner fire the employee right away?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Florida law, employment without a fixed term is generally at-will, meaning either the employer or the employee can usually end it, subject to exceptions created by statute or by contract. The employer cannot do so for a reason the law prohibits, such as retaliation or unlawful discrimination. See <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/165898\/opinion\/Opinion_08-2948.pdf\">Laguerre v. Palm Beach Newspapers<\/a>. Timing also affects evidence and any demand, so review it first.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a non-compete or confidentiality agreement help?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confidentiality and non-solicitation terms are reviewed case by case. The firm checks the wording of the agreement against the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I hire a lawyer if an employee stole money from my Florida business?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many owners do, because the first steps and the demand decision affect the claim. The initial consultation is free, confidential and without obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/overhead-view-of-an-unidentified-businessman-using-a-laptop-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A businessman using a netbook beside documents and a cup of hot coffee, photographed from above.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk with KEW Legal about the employee&#8217;s conduct and your next step<\/h2>\n<p>If you found a cash shortage, missing inventory, diverted client payments or copied files, you now have to decide whether to demand repayment, report the matter or do both. Kristina E. Wilson can review those facts with you at the Coral Gables office. Call 305-990-2300 or send a message through the <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a> to set up a consultation. Keep the records and access steps from this page in mind while you arrange it.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Help Business Owners Respond<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear First Steps<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you decide what to do first, from preserving records to deciding how and when to address the employee.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documented Calculations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reasonable, documented estimate of the loss is a sound starting point, and we help you build it from your records.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting the Business<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at employment, contract and recovery issues together so that one step does not create problems for another.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential Conversations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk through what happened in a private setting before you make any decisions or send any notices.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Before You Take Money Back, Get Advice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Withholding pay or taking deductions from an employee&#x27;s paycheck raises separate wage and employment questions. Review any deduction with counsel before you take it.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Questions Business Owners Ask<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I take the missing money out of the paycheck?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not deduct anything until you have reviewed it. Wage and deduction questions are separate from the theft claim.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need exact amounts before acting?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. A reasonable, documented calculation is the starting point, and our firm helps build it with you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if the employee denies it?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your records organized and let counsel evaluate the evidence, the employee&#x27;s role and your options.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I involve the police?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether and when to report is a decision to make with counsel, because it affects the civil matter as well.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk to KEW Legal About Employee Theft<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Send Us a Message or Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Send Us a Message or Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/employee-legal-issues-florida-business-owners\/\">Employee Legal Issues in Florida: A Guide for Miami-Dade Business Owners<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/employee-legal-issues-florida-business-owners\/independent-contractor-misclassification-attorney-florida-employers\/\">Independent Contractor Misclassification Attorney for Florida Employers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/employee-legal-issues-florida-business-owners\/is-my-worker-employee-or-independent-contractor-florida\/\">Is My Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/employee-legal-issues-florida-business-owners\/separation-agreement-severance-release-attorney-florida-employers\/\">Separation Agreement and Severance Release Attorney for Florida Employers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/employee-legal-issues-florida-business-owners\/unpaid-overtime-wage-claim-defense-florida-employers\/\">Unpaid Overtime and Wage Claim Defense for Florida Employers<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employee stole from your business? 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