A somewhat complicated saga of the car-biz, so I'll try to make this quick.

A customer (also a former employee) owes me $600 from 4 different invoices dating back 4-6 weeks.

Last week he paid me on one invoice, but deducted $200. I was baffled, then it was explained to me that my employee had a friend who had some work by this customer and neglected to pay him. This friend has nothing to with my biz or the transactions.

I should also mention that this employee is the nephew of my customer.

My employee said he didn't pay because the work wasn't done on time. I suspect that the money was intercepted by my employee, but have no proof.

My employee said he'd call the friend to get the $, but I have yet to see it.

I told my customer this was bs, he agreed and said that my employee probably pocketed the cash. Duh... I told him that wasn't my problem. I got another check today, but am still $225 short.

Should I deduct $225 from my employee's pay? Or should I keep on the customer and break his knees?

__________________
'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder