I started working with a company that has forged my name on several documents. I've been told that its all legal because whoever commits the forgery puts their initails beside it which means it was signed by someone else. I have never given this company permission to do this and I think its illegal....I don't care if they initial beside it in blood. I don't even get copied on these forged documents.
2007-01-17 06:40:34 · 8 answers · asked by Tiffany L 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
First, assess how big of a deal this is to you. The worst case scenario is you do something about it and they fire you. Are you prepared to look for another job?
If yes I would just issue an interoffice memo that states that NO ONE is allowed to sign your name to any document/report without your express written permission.
What type of documents are they? Could these documents result in criminal prosecution for anyone within the company?
What you do really depends on those things. Good luck to you
2007-01-17 07:21:17 · answer #1 · answered by Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Unless you signed something that gave them that authority. I am not an attorney - but I know that you need a signed and notarized Power of Attorney in order to sign anything in someone's name without them being present. And even within a Power of Attorney there are guidelines and boundaries that are agreed upon by both parties.
I would consult a lawyer to be certain and to find out what rights you have. In the meantime I would request that any documents that require your signature be signed by you and that you be given a copy for your records.
I have heard of secretaries signing for their boss and initialling beside the signature - but that is something that has been discussed and agreed upon beforehand.
I would tread softly, but get to the bottom of it.
2007-01-17 06:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by Heart is my Art 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to give permission. Otherwise it is forgery. I would pursue this matter and ask that it cease and desist immediately.The only way I would give permission would be to stamp my name to the authorized signature area of pay role by an authorized personnel whom I left in charge the one or two times I happen to be out. Other than that no one would ever be allowed to use it.
You have no idea what is being done behind your back that could possibly leave you on trial for any number of infractions!
2007-01-17 07:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by trobo_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're given direct permission by the person whose name is going on there, the answer is NO it's considered fraud!
For example, it's not uncommon for an assistant to sign their boss' name on correspondence while they're out of the office or on vacation. But it's the boss who ultimately has to give that employee the power to do it.
Without that, it's fraud and can get you and your company into major legal trouble!
I would definitely suggest you immediately notify your HR / Personnel Department of this practice so they can deal with it. They're the ones who want to avoid any potential legal issues involving their employees at any level (supervisor, staff, etc.).
And your complaint will remain anonymous so you don't have to worry about "ratting out your co-workers."
2007-01-17 10:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 23:37:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forgery falls under the heading of fraud irregardless of who is doing the forgery. In the eyes of the law fraud is considered a felony.
If I were you I would seek legal advice now because you don't know what your employer is doing with these documents.
2007-01-17 07:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to say absolutely not. If they're initialling it why don't they just sign in full? Who knows just what they are using your signature to sign. I would get legal advice on this one. Good luck.
2007-01-17 06:53:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that is called fraud. They can't sign for you, even if they initial beside your name.
2007-01-17 06:44:36 · answer #8 · answered by churnin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋