By Stuart Rudner ( February 28, 2023, 1:40 PM EST) -- In Besse v. Reach CPA Inc., 2023 BCCRT 27, the former employee was fired for cause due to alleged time theft. Not only did her wrongful dismissal claim fail, but her former employer succeeded in a counterclaim and was awarded compensation for the stolen time. Does that mean that employers have a new arrow in their quiver — an ability to sue former employees for damages? Well, yes and no; or as we HR lawyers say, it depends....