Money came up missing from my drawer and I believe that a member of management either didn't count the money correctly or took the money. I was not given the opportunity to count the money and I wasn't informed that money was missing until 4 days later. They do have the ability to inform you while you're counting your drawer if it's short or over, but it's not REQUIRED that they tell you.
2006-07-03 14:15:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As former Loss Prevention Manager I can tell you its an uphill battle. What evidence did they have against you? They waited four days probably because they were investigating issue. If they know what they are doing they would not terminate you without evidence. If you didn't do it them find a wrongful termination Lawyer and contact Labor board. I would also seek out a corporate person from either Loss Prevention of Human Resource. I would be happy to help if I can and you email me at panther10758@yahoo.com with more detail as I cant help you without it. I have been part of many internal cases and actually led my district in internals so I know what I am talking about. I wont ask you to disclose store location etc. That way you can feel more at ease. I will need for details about the theft and what evidence they have though. Good luck
2006-07-03 14:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jalle W is on the right track. Unless you have been treated unfairly based on age, race or sex then you are going at a severely uphill battle.
Also, unless your state is NOT an "at will" employee state (unlikely) or if you signed an employment contract when you started your job then you probably aren't protected from being fired "at will."
What an "at will" employee is is an employee who works at the total will of the employer. This protects employers from situations just like yours.
The inclusion of this "at will" term puts the burden on the discharged employee (you in this case) to show that he or she had reasons to believe the employment was absolutely permanent or he/she was absolutely wrongfully discharged (again best case by age, sex or race).
The employer uses the "at will" provision to claim they could fire the employee at any time, no matter what the reasons. Most of the time, they are ok by law doing this too.
All this being said, and if you are totally committed to the headache this will cause then I would for sure consult with an attorney in your area. You can likely even find one with a free consultation. Or, you can just find another job and let these people out of your life. It's not like it would be comfortable working around them anymore now.
Good luck!
2006-07-03 21:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by Veronica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have there been shortages before? Do they document them? If you really want your job back I would contact the personal department or the risk management department of the company you worked for and tell them that you would like a meeting with them and would like to see the evidence against you as to why you were fired. Unless it was a LARGE amount or there have been numerous shortages, and depending on the state you live in, they may not have sufficient grounds for firing you. Contact your local labor board before you go to find out what your rights as an employee are and if they offer any type of legal aid. You may want to also contact the employment office and discuss it with them, at the very least you may be able to draw unemployment, it doesn't hurt to try. Good Luck
2006-07-03 21:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states have an "at will" system of employment. A company can fire you for no reason at all. What they can't do is tell prospective employers that you've applied to for a new job that you're a thief -- not unless they call in the police and convict you of theft in court.
Your best bet is to just move on to another job. Your old company can only validate your dates of employment and your salary. They can't say unproven negative things about you. And remember, when you apply for a new job, do NOT say negative things about your old employer. When asked why you're not employed there, say that there was a disagreement and you both decided that you would be better off working somewhere else.
2006-07-03 21:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by CarolO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most states have an "at will" law that they don't even have to have a reason. They can just fire ya cuz it's, say, Wednesday if they feel like it. It only matters if it's discrimination. So maybe if you say you're a kleptomaniac, and that's a disability, I don't know. Just go find a better job and let it go. Who needs the stress?
2006-07-03 21:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a similar position as you. make sure you document your side on paper and speak with someone in HR or someone in your union.
Good Luck
2006-07-03 21:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by princesscutesmile 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact an attorney and the labor board.
2006-07-03 21:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u got to clean ur name first and leave that d@mn company...
2006-07-03 21:20:51 · answer #8 · answered by ♥♥♥H뮧hË¥™♥♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋