suspended from work?

Question

i got suspended from work they accused me of stealing but i didnt do it i need advice please help

i work in a betting shop the problem is £150.00 went missing and they are accusing me i did go to the meeting but as soon as i said i had legal advise they ajourned the meeting

Answer 1

i have suspended people before.
don't get too worried it can be used to ensure evidence is not tainted and for your own safety too.
if they had enough evidence then they should have involved the police to investigate before suspending you. i assume this is not the case. so they have messed things up already cos the police will now be unable to investigate properly as the workplace has taken action against you already.if they had proof then they should have called in police before doing anything.
go to a solicitor, get advice, they will send a letter to your employer, this will make them sit up and take you seriously, if you didn't do it then you will be entitled to compensation and loss of earnings and they should pay your solicitor fees.plus they have tainted your reputation, slander?
not a nice situation to be in but every cloud has a silver lining, if innocent they have to prove it and they won't be able to if you didn't do it.as i said see solicitor, this will get them worried.
you are entitled to see the evidence.once they have investigated it.seems you may have a case for deformation of character.good luck,stay positive, you are in the right.

Answer 2

It is unllikely that they would suspend you simply on suspicion. very unlikely. They must have something to support their belief like CCTV, an eyewitness - or simply you were the only person working that day and there were no customers.

My advice to you is not to say anything in the interview with your employer. Say nothing apart from at the beginning of the interview tell them that you deny stealing. Let them ask you questions and simply answer "I refuse to answer that question" until they finish.

The reason for this is because they will - guaranteed, call the police to investigate and you do not want to say anything which will contratdict you in a police interview, afterall it is the police interview that matters most.

very important to seek advice from 1. employment lawyer and 2. criminal lawyer for the same matter because you will benefit from advice from both.

Answer 3

I don't think anyone would accuse a person with stealing unless he has solid evidence to support it. You did not not give us any details as to what happen; why did he said you steal; and whether or not there are witness present at that time. It is very hard for us to give you any advise.

I think you should talk to an attorney because the accusation is very serious. It could ruin your reputation as well as future employment.

Answer 4

Would be advisable to see factory personell officer and explain your situation.If you have been falsely accused,the company may make restitution.Are you blaimed for stealing from your work-mates or your employer In either case they'd need pretty convincing evidence.To take this action.However theft is a very serious charge and usually means automatic dismissal.So whatever evidence they have,is'nt concrete.Speak to personall officer

Answer 5

IF you are positive you did not steal you can sue them and be quite well off. Employers do not, usually, suspend you unless they are sure you are guilty.

I would go see an attorney. He/she will advice you of if you should go to the police or not. Either way, guilty or innocent, you are going to need an attorney.

Answer 6

Make sure they have proof and evidence. Where i use to work there was a manager who was stealing and was also making people's life hell. they eventually caught him on video camera. Never admit to anything, they're trying to scare you into admitting something you didn't do. They're probably trying to do it so that they can sack you to save money. Get legal advice.

Answer 7

Go to a citizens advice bureau - find a lawyer to consult - alternatively - if you are sure of your innocence - go and get the Police involved yourself. They won't like having to let them sort the matter out. It could be a high risk strategy though.

Answer 8

From past experience, unless you get an attorney quick and come out swinging, you will be fired soon.

Answer 9

do you know who did it ? if you do you should tell the authority about the incident. don't worry if you didn't do any thing wrong. wait till they solve this problem and if you feel uncomfortable to continue your work there ...then you should leave that place and get a norther job. don't feel about it .....you dint do any thing wrong so you shouldn't be worried.

Answer 10

If you didnt do it, you have nothing to worry about at all. BUT if you secretly did then Id hand in your notice. All they can say for reason for leaving is 'resigned, prior to investigations'. But Im sure you didnt do it!!?? ;-)