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If I took a box of chocolate from co-worker's desk without permission and got fired, can I sue the company?
Asked on Apr 10th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Wisconsin
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It was a Friday night and I saw a box of chocolate on the front desk. I thought they are going to throw those away since its weekend. I took it without permission. However, the front desk lady filed a complaint and I got fired. 1. Can I sue the company at all for being fired? 2. Is there a deadline when I can sue the company after being fired?
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Yes, you may sue that company, but do you really think you will win? I think not. When you stole from a co-worker, you committed theft, which is a dischargeable offense in every company I know of.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2014 at 6:16 AM
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You can always sue, but in this case you will be thrown out of court it will make your head spin twice. Except for California and maybe a couple of other states, you have not property right to a job. You can be terminated for any or no reason. Here the employer had a reason. Don't take anything without asking.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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It is very doubtful that you have any legitimate cause of action against the company. Generally, unless there is a contract to the contrary, you are an employee at will. That means that you can quit, and also that they can quit you.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 9:52 AM
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These facts without more will not support a legal action against the employer. If you are a union member, you may have a right to appeal the termination through a grievance process.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 9:51 AM
Probably not because you took something that did not belong to you.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 8:59 AM