What do you call the unauthorized use of employee discounts by friends or family of employees?

The term "employee discount abuse" refers to the misuse of discount privileges that are extended to employees, which ideally should be used solely by them. When employees allow friends or family members to take advantage of the discounts, it constitutes a violation of company policies regarding these benefits. This behavior not only undermines the integrity of the discount program but can also result in financial losses for the retailer.

By recognizing this as employee discount abuse, organizations can implement corrective measures, such as stricter policies or monitoring to prevent unauthorized use, thereby protecting their assets and maintaining the fairness of employee benefits. The other options may imply misconduct but do not specifically encompass the nature of misusing employee discounts in the context outlined in the question.