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Will I ever get fired from my job if I have been working for this company in 10 years and last year I got caught shoplifting?
Asked on Mar 07th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - California
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I have been working for this company in 10 years and last year I got caught shoplifting. I went to court and the judge reduced it to destruct property/monument. And now HR has put me on administrative leave because they said it is coming up as shoplifting. How will I explain to them and will I get fired from this?
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I suggest you immediately obtain a copy of your criminal history, so that you can give it to them now, before they fire you first. There is no law governing decisions to not hire or to discharge for criminal records. What ever the employer says is final. No right to sue, no right to appeal, etc. You may receive a copy of your criminal history report. Below is from the GBI web page, http://gbi.georgia.gov/ Click "services" Obtaining Criminal History Record Information Georgia criminal history records can be obtained from local Sheriff's or Police Departments. Please contact a local Georgia agency about specific requirements for obtaining a copy of your Georgia criminal history record.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2014 at 9:20 PM
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Tell them the truth and hope they don't fire you. If they do, find a new job.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2014 at 9:57 AM
Bruce A. Coane
I would suggest that you come to see me. I would need more facts. It's never easy though, since most workers have no contract and are employees at will, and can be fired at any time for any reason or no reason at all.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2014 at 9:56 AM
Contact an attorney or the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2014 at 9:43 AM