work are trying to make myself and other workers pay for money that has gone missing from the till with no proof where it has vanished to.
2007-02-27 08:32:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You have no obligation to pay for money missing from your till, especially if more than one person uses it. Your company CANNOT legally demand repayment unless they have caught you stealing from the till and can prove it. They obviously don't have any proof, because if they did you'd be in jail facing charges.
Tell your employer to stick it, then quit and find a better job.
2007-02-27 09:10:01 · answer #1 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The onus is firmly on your company to prove that
the money has actually gone missing.
Your employer should call the police if they believe a crime has occurred.
What proof do they have?
Do they have suspicions as to who may have taken the money?
In which case you as a work force are not responsible for the individual.
I would consult with your local Citizens Advice Bureau (totally Free) or solicitor and under no circumstances hand over any money as this may be seen as an admission of guilt on your part.
If your employer withholds the cash then immediately begin proceedings against them. You will need to keep your nerve as all sorts of threats are likely and you may even find you will be fired.
Should any terminations of employment occur then you will be able to take your case to the Employment Tribunal. It's free and in the event of you winning your case you may be able to claim compensation from your employer for unfair dismissal.(these words alone can be enough to silence even the worst employer as compensation for unfair dismissal have been increasing over the years)
I think your employer is playing silly and would rethink there actions when you are backed up by a decent solicitor.
(You can share the cost of a solicitor between you and your colleagues as a successful defence of your employers allegations will include your costs. You may also be eligible for legal aid)
I'd advise the CAB as your first port of call. They are well used to dealing with this sort of case and will always advise you the best course of action
2007-02-27 12:31:58 · answer #2 · answered by newlb4u 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you in a union? If so, get their advice straightaway.
I don't know about the law, but I would have thought your employer would have to prove that someone took the money before he could force you to pay anything back.
2007-02-27 08:41:23 · answer #3 · answered by chip2001 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seek union advice - if it is a considerable amount, and your employer calls you into the office, object to the meeting without a rep. It covers your back!
2007-02-27 08:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by naturalpilotba 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At the very least, I would militate to include everyone who has any access to the till in the reparations funding. And that would undoubtedly include everyone in management.
2007-02-27 08:43:44 · answer #5 · answered by and_y_knot 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Innocent until proven guilty.
2007-02-27 09:12:00 · answer #6 · answered by Smitty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't nick any more then you wont have to pay it back .
2007-02-27 08:48:23 · answer #7 · answered by NIGEL R 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋