can calif employer fire an employee and further prosecute for theft via timesheets with unworked hours?

Question

employees padding time cards, foreman authorized 'drive' time for one employee and has, in past "manufactured' hours for installers, i say fire the 'shield' but need to know my rights as employer,

Answer 1

You need to contact the Department of Labor and they will be able to tell you what to do. I think that you could either file a lawsuit in either court or small claims court for theft and deception. Also, call the local police department and speak to the theft crimes division and see what your rights and the law states.

Answer 2

you of course need to consult a lawyer. Does your company have a written personnel policy? What does it say? Padding time sheets can be a crime (fraud) if you can prove it. That is often difficult to do.