QUESTION
Can I get in trouble for violating company rules?
Asked on Nov 07th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Texas
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I worked for a store for 4 years and the past two years I had been giving customers refunds which is against policy. Now I am being accused of pocketing the refunds. I would never steal I was fired for this and now a police report has been made. The only proof she has is the refunds that were made. I didn't steal anything. What should I do? I offered to pay for the losses but it totals to 4000.
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Essentially, you did steal from your employer because you were not authorized to give its money away. Talk with a local criminal attorney and maybe he or she can get you on a program where the case goes away or is dropped to a misdemeanor if you keep your nose clean for a year.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2013 at 7:28 PM
Yes, you may be arrested and convicted for theft, and sent to jail. $4000 is a felony in GA. Giving away money is theft.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Bruce A. Coane
If there is a police issue, you should hire a criminal attorney. Once the charges are dismissed and it's determined you are not guilty, you should come see me so we can look at pursuing a civil action against the employer.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2013 at 7:26 PM