why can an employer sack you just for suspicion of theft?

Answer 1

Depends on the State you live in. I know Florida is a 'Will to Work' state which basically means they can fire you for no reason at all, on a whim. I was fired once from Radio Shack about 15 years ago because a "friend" of mine called the manager and said I stole a radio and sold it to him. He could not provide specifics like serial # or anything, just made an accusation. I passed a lie detector test and still got fired.

Ya never know. I would check with the unemployment office in your town.

Answer 2

An employer can sack you if he catches you in the act of stealing something. But, some employers may have that feeling that you did take something, so, to further make sure that nothing else be taken, he can sack you on the bases of suspicion. You do, however, have the right to have him question (by your HR department) or whomever higher up and challenge him to make that person find proof of the crime committed.
He has the right to fire you; you have the right to challenge it.

Answer 3

Suspicion, no. Proof, Yes.

If an employer sacks you, he has to provide a reason. When he sacks you, you should write to him to ask for an explanation, to which he legally must reply within 10 or 14 days, dependant on circumstances.

If he does not reply, then, although I would write a second time, you can take him to court for unfair dissmissal on the grounds of lack of explanation. If you win, you will ussually be entitled to either your job back or for compensation. Its up to the judge.

If he does reply, and gives a fair reason, there is not a lot to do.

If he replies, and gives an unfair reason, then that is different, so lets stick with your situation. He writes reply saying "You are sacked because you stole company property". You have a right to demand proof of this claim, which he must supply.

If he can proof you stole, and hence are guilty of gross misconduct, not a lot you can do.

If he cannot prove his claim, and still refuses to reverse his decision, you should take him to court for unfair dissmissal on an unproven accussation, which is a serious offence. Compensation or back to work for you.

Bottom line: If he can prove he's right, you are stuck. Take it & go
If he cannot justify his claim, you are entitled to get your job back or compensation.

Lawyer; phone book under solicitors (look for one dealing in employment law).

Further advice; Citzens Advice Bureau.

NB: He can SUSPEND you for the duration of the investigation, which is different from termination.

Answer 4

they're allowed to assert the dates you labored there, the earnings you made, and no matter when you're rehireable. in the experience that they say, you aren't to any extent further rehireable, that continuously ability they fired you or you stop on undesirable words. I were given fired from my very last pastime and everyone knew it replaced into politically influenced. I had uncovered a range of of topics to higher administration and they had to get me out of ways. I had a pal call from his place of work as a conceivable corporation about per week later and the save manager talked to him for 0.5 an hour. It replaced right into a gleaming reference yet nevertheless way previous the barriers of the dates, earnings, and rehireable. you mustn't might want to tell them the archives of why you left. you could purely say that it wasn't the right pastime for you. reckoning on the form of pastime you're looking for, they could no longer even verify references. Many employers do not forget that they gained't get a lot in a reference verify so if you're making a adequate impression contained in the interview, they gained't hardship with the references.

Answer 5

Depends on if you are in a "will-full" employment relationship with your employer. Meaning you can terminate your employment anytime, without reasons. And they can terminate you without just cause, meaning no reason required.

Is there a "just cause" requirement in the HR policy? If not, they don't have to give any reason to terminate your employment.

However, they cannot terminate your employment based on race, creed, religious orientation, ..., because that can be construed as harassment. Leaving them open to a huge lawsuit...

Answer 6

If you didn't commit the crime, you can fight it. You can check online for options. There are websites that offer legal advice for this type of thing. Just do a Google, something like [termination for suspicion of crime legal].

If you DID do it, don't fight the termination. Any further investigation will only work against you.

Answer 7

It depends on how long you have worked for the company,if its less than a year there is not a lot you can do.However if you have been there longer and didn't steal then you should have a good case for discrimination at a tribunal as they will not have any evidence or proof against you !

Answer 8

They can only legally suspend you for suspicion ,if on the other hand they have proof that you`ve actually stolen then you`re knackered and out of a job.

Answer 9

Can't unless there is sufficient evidence.
Other possibility is a small organisation has too comply with less strict guidelines in sacking cases.

Answer 10

Cause employers are free to do what they want. It's only fair because they own the business. No one is entitled to a job.