I am guardian for my brother and take care of his financial needs. I am a compulsive gambler and when I ran out of my money, I would write a check out on my brother. I always paid him back, every penny, I even have overpaid him $895.00. I was not aware that I could not do that and could be charged with a felony. If I am charged and no jail time, will my employer be notified and could I lose my job?
2006-11-05 00:27:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It depends on which state you live in. Most states the employment laws are "at will", with a few states being a "right to work" states. In states with "at will" employment laws, the employer has the right to terminate an employee for any reason as long as it is "just cause". This is the sticky wicket though, what constitutes "just cause". Does you employers employment guidelines have rules or regulations pertaining to felony convictions? If so does it specifically say it is an offense punishable by termination.
Now another aspect is as a compulsive gambler, you have what is deemed a "obsessive/compulsive personality disorder". This is a recognized condition and is something that can and should be treated with proper psychological care. This could be a "mitigating condition" for you to retain your employment. They can't fire someone just because he/she had a heart attack, they need other reasons. That would be considered unjust and cause for a lawsuit.
In either case, consult an attorney.
2006-11-05 00:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by clb199 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With our court systems, anything is possible, Though I can't see why your job would be contacted. If you were to do some jail time and had to abandon your job-that would be a different story-I am sure you would lose your job. Get some help for your gambling problem. You are responsible for someone other than yourself now. Your brother is depending on you to bring him up in the right way. Peace to you.
2006-11-05 08:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by NightyNightRabbit... 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employers aren't notified when you are convicted of a crime but you r employer certainly could discover that you've been convicted of a crime.
Hopefully you aren't your brother's guardian any longer. Get some help for your gambling problem, gambling is a losing proposition.
2006-11-05 08:39:15 · answer #3 · answered by Phil O' Brien 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of job you have. If you are able to keep yourself out of the newspapers - you may be able to slide by without your job finding out. Unfortunately crimes like that - no matter how innocent - are not viewed favorably by employers. Especially if your position is one that deals with any of the money end of your job. Either way, best of luck to you. And hang in there - gambling is a hard addiction to overcome.
2006-11-05 08:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by lisa_dahme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you most certainly can with your track record of indiscretions.
2006-11-05 08:29:36 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋