{"id":11665,"date":"2025-08-26T10:09:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dotnewsconnect.co.za\/law\/?p=11665"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:09:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:09:56","slug":"honesty-at-work-a-50c-coin-costs-a-bank-teller-her-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dotnewsconnect.co.za\/law\/2025\/honesty-at-work-a-50c-coin-costs-a-bank-teller-her-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Honesty at Work: A 50c Coin Costs a Bank Teller Her Job"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cThere’s no trust, no faith, no honesty in men.\u201d (William Shakespeare, in Romeo and Juliet)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A recent Labour Court decision is a stark reminder to employees that an employment relationship is founded on trust, and that any breach of that trust could justify dismissal.<\/p>\n

Pocketing a 50c coin to balance her till<\/h6>\n

The responsibilities of a bank teller included \u201cbalancing cash daily, reporting differences, as well as maintaining effective security controls, including maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity and ethical standards.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her clean record over the four years of her employment ended abruptly when a monthly surprise check of the cash balance in her till revealed a discrepancy in the form of a bag of R1 coins totalling R20, unaccounted for and therefore in violation of banking rules and procedures.<\/p>\n

The resulting investigation revealed, as recorded on CCTV, the teller\u2019s various failed attempts at balancing her till, which she had ultimately succeeded in doing only by pocketing a 50c coin from the till.<\/p>\n

A subsequent disciplinary enquiry found her guilty on charges of misconduct in the form of dishonesty, falsification of balancing records and misappropriation of funds from her till. She referred her dismissal case to the CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration), which refused her application.<\/p>\n

In finding her dismissal to have been fair, the arbitrator rejected both the teller\u2019s claims that her till discrepancies resulted from her ill health, and her denial of taking the 50c to manipulate the system (the CCTV record was, it seems, crystal clear on that point). The court also remarked on her contradictory statements as to the \u201cmiraculous\u201d bag of R1 coins.<\/p>\n

Critically, the teller had been trained in her duties and was well aware of what was expected of her in line with the bank\u2019s Code of Ethics. Moreover, the bank\u2019s Disciplinary Code provides that falsification of bank records is a dismissible offence as a destroyer of the employer-employee trust relationship.<\/p>\n

Undaunted, the teller took the CCMA\u2019s award on review to the Labour Court, which made short work of confirming her dismissal.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the breach of trust that counts, not the amount involved<\/h6>\n

As our courts have confirmed many times, the employer-employee relationship requires an employee to act honestly and in good faith. The trust which the employer places in the employee underlies their whole relationship, and any breach of that trust risks dismissal.<\/p>\n

Even an apparently minor act of dishonesty can justify dismissal if it has resulted in a breakdown of trust that makes continued employment intolerable. The final decision of whether or not dismissal will be appropriate for a particular act of misconduct will depend on all the circumstances.<\/p>\n

4 practical tips for employers<\/h6>\n

For employers, preparation is key in ensuring that you are able to dismiss a dishonest employee without falling foul of our employment laws. Start with the basics:<\/p>\n

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  1. Your employment contracts and codes are critical:<\/strong>\u00a0As we saw in this case, the bank\u2019s strictly worded Code of Ethics and Disciplinary Code were central to proving the fairness of the dismissal. Your employment contracts should incorporate reference to\u00a0zero-tolerance policies<\/strong>\u00a0that leave employees no wiggle room when it comes to understanding that any act of theft or dishonesty, no matter how minor, will justify dismissal. Incorporate reference also to the monitoring and checking processes you will apply \u2013 it was the \u201csurprise monthly till check\u201d that cooked this teller\u2019s goose.\n

    Every workplace will have its own unique requirements in this regard, so contracts and codes tailored to your circumstances are vital.<\/li>\n

  2. Training is essential:<\/strong>\u00a0As we again saw in this case, a deciding factor in the Court\u2019s decision was the fact that the teller had received adequate training in her duties and so couldn\u2019t claim ignorance of the requirements that she balance her till, report discrepancies, act honestly, etc.<\/li>\n
  3. Proof is key:<\/strong>\u00a0The CCTV footage of the teller pocking money from her till was critical in proving that she deliberately flouted the rules and stole from her till. Whatever monitoring devices and processes you may have in place (and do remember to ask us how you can use things like CCTV monitoring without being accused of an unfair labour practice!), make sure to collate and preserve it as soon as any incident of misconduct comes to light. You might have to retain it for a long time (nearly four years so far in this case).<\/li>\n
  4. Your disciplinary process must also be fair:<\/strong>\u00a0Remember that proving \u201csubstantive fairness\u201d (a fair and lawful reason for dismissal) is only one part of the equation. You must also be able to show that all your disciplinary processes are \u201cprocedurally fair\u201d (i.e. that a fair process was followed).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As always with our employment laws, the requirements are complex and the costs of getting them wrong are high, so don\u2019t hesitate to ask us for advice and help every step of the way.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Disclaimer:\u00a0The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions nor for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon any information herein. Always contact us for specific and detailed advice.<\/p>\n

    \u00a9 LawDotNews<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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