A quick change artist got $400 from me at work. I was fired and now they want me to pay the money back. I never took it! I was robbed! Can they do this? Is this legal?
2007-07-09 19:29:01 · 7 answers · asked by gennaxrotten 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
Seems to me they made a mistake in firing you if they really thought they were ever going to see the money.
Of course they *want* the money. Doesn't mean they're going to get it! Now if they were holding your job over your head, then and only then would you have a serious decision to make. But in this case, I would never pay it.
I highly doubt they will go to the trouble of legal action to collect. That would cost time and money. They're probably just hoping you'll pay.
As for the future job referrence, I doubt they would have given you a good one either way. Furthermore, it's illegal for them to tell inquiring employers any details other than verifying employment and pay rate.
My advice is to move on and not pay.
2007-07-09 20:44:29 · answer #1 · answered by Kattrikk 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what your job is and what your responsibilities are according to your contract. For example, in some banks that I know, cashiers get an extra bonus, exactly because if money is missing at the end of the day they will have to pay up by themselves. Do you have cameras? You could find the guy on the camera and prove what he did. and call the police and sue him. Otherwise, your employer may support that you took th emoney, and then it will be a case for the court to examine. I believe you, because you had no reason to come to lie here on Y!Answers, but you need proof.
2007-07-10 06:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were responsible for managing the cash drawer, you are responsible for the money in most cases. However, I'm not sure how your employer plans to obtain these funds from you since they have terminated your employment. They can't withhold it from your check; $400.00 is too small of an amount to press felony theft charges; their only real option would be small claims court and it's doubtful whether or not they would pursue that option.
I'd simply tell them you don't have the funds to repay them, and stop taking their calls. If they prosecute, you can deal with it at that point - I really doubt they will pursue it.
Good luck.
2007-07-10 11:28:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there was collusion between you and the quick-change artist, yes, they can get it from you.
If you were merely careless or incompetent, no, they can't get it.
It's legal for them to ask for it, though.
Hmmm. Do you suppose your next employer will want to check your employment history? Do you suppose they think you will pay up, in order to avoid a bad reference?
2007-07-10 02:36:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People make mistakes while doing their job. No, I don't think they should make you pay for it. It was an honest mistake. That's part of the risk of being in business. Get an opinion from the Labor Office in writing and ask them to intervene in your behalf. You will need this when you start looking for another job.
Peace and blessings!
2007-07-10 02:54:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you responsible for the money?
2007-07-10 02:32:38 · answer #6 · answered by pepper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends if you were responsible.
if you werent then they have no prove you stole it
2007-07-10 02:37:12 · answer #7 · answered by MUERTE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋