Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

one of my associates decided to walk out of the store with an a/c unit. I was the manager on duty and his direct supervisor. I wasnt aware he took it until i was being investigated for it. I told them that since we owed him over 3oo hours of unpaid overtime, i was going to take care of him through that unit, as manager we have the ability to markdown up to 500 dollars. We do it all the time for customers. Now im being sued and have since been terminated.


Asked on 6/04/11, 4:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

You need to tell us why and by whom you are being sued and why you were terminated, along with what your questions are.

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Answered on 6/05/11, 6:51 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

In general, unless an employee is civil service, in a union, or has a written employment contract, they are an 'at will' employee that can be disciplined or fired any time for any reason, with or without �cause�, explanation or notice. The employee's goal should be to keep the employer happy and make the company money. That�s how they pay your wages.

Accusations of complicity in theft would be 'for cause' and grounds for misconduct firing and loss of EDD benefits.

They could also file criminal charges and or sue you. You can fight either. If serious about hiring counsel to help you in this, feel free to contact me for the legal help you�ll need.

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Answered on 6/06/11, 12:27 pm


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