2006-11-09 06:29:25 · 17 answers · asked by ? 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Its fraud and theft. The consequence could be prosecution and jail.
2006-11-09 06:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This has come up about 10 times in the last year, in my small town.
It takes about 3 mo. to be brought to light. The papers report it. the thief gets more than 15 minutes of notoriety.
The company sues and criminal charges are brought.
Sometimes there is a jail sentence, but always the person loses the job and must make restitution.
One man frequented a gentleman's club and bought "gifts" for his favorite dancers. He spent several thousands of dollars in the space of 2 to 3 weeks.
He has lost his livelihood, embarrassed himself and his family and friends and will be in debt for a long time. Hope it was worth it.
2006-11-09 06:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the company.
This is a theft. It is a felony if the purchase was over $500.
If they decide to prosecute, you will face criminal and civil charges. This will come up every time you apply for a job -- which you probably won't get.
Suggestion -- talk to your boss and come clean.
Present the money to pay for the purchase and offer to resign. This is the honorable way to handle the situation.
Depending on the state you reside in, theft using company funds could produce additional charges in addition to theft.
2006-11-09 06:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by tnmack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on what it was, if it as for the office and could not be authorized ahead of time, there may be some disciplinary action taken, possibly firing, but more than likely certain on the job restrictions- if it was personal- charges could be filed, immediate termination is more than probable, pay docked to cover the cost or some other arrangement made to pay back what was stolen. It is very rare and I would venture to say never is it that on the job theft is tolerated and does not result in firing
2006-11-09 06:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At a minimum, repayment and a verbal warning to not do it again.
Next step is to add a written warning to their personnel file.
From there - either take the card away, or fire them.
Criminal charges would be unlikely unless you can show criminal intent, or the amounts were fairly large, or it was a public employee abusing the privilege, like paying for home improvement on the public's dime.
2006-11-09 06:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-22 00:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, a guy at my job did it. He put about $10,000 on a company card that he couldn't pay back.
He was fired, and luckily, not sued, but obviously had to pay the money back to the company.
Not a good idea.
2006-11-09 06:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by bon b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bought a new t.v. or went to an amusement park then I would think your going to minimally be made to repay the amount. If it was for note pads or the like it won't be that bad.
You could be canned and should be if you over stepped your bounds.
2006-11-09 06:34:13 · answer #8 · answered by sideways 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potentially jail.
Probably termination of employment.
At a minimum, repayment.
2006-11-09 06:31:33 · answer #9 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Termination from your job, you will be prosecuted by the company, jail time, and you will have to repay everything.
2006-11-09 06:32:53 · answer #10 · answered by Kikyo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋