Legal Aspect of Business: Handling Employee Theft and Pregnancy Discrimination

This article provides legal advice for small business owners on how to handle employee theft and pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. It includes practical guidance on conducting investigations, resolving disciplinary issues, and protecting your business from legal action. The case study involves a small cafeteria owner who suspects an employee of stealing money and is concerned about dismissing her due to her pregnancy. The article discusses the Equality Act 2010 and employment law, and recommends following the ACAS Code of Practice for handling disciplinary and grievance issues in the workplace.