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Former Employer Accusing Me of Stealing After I Quit

I worked in a small online clothing company consisting of 3 employees total. After increasingly erratic behavior of my boss, I decided to leave. I was the last employee to leave, after she had first let go the top employee due to superficial reasons and the second employee left as a result. A few weeks later, she has now informed me that I am in the middle of a police investigation for stealing and that she had surveillance cameras installed in the workplace (unbeknownst to me). These were rooms were I also had to change in and out of clothes. She has been harrassing me at my other job, calling at all hours. What are my rights? Can I get a restraining order on her? Can I call the police station to see, if in fact, there is an investigation on me? Should I volunteer myself to put in a statement attesting to my innocence?


Asked on 9/18/07, 3:28 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: Former Employer Accusing Me of Stealing After I Quit

Send a letter first asking her to stop harassing you. Make sure you send it certified. In the meantime, keep a daily diary of the times she contacts you and what she says. If she doesn't stop, file a civil restraining order.

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Answered on 9/18/07, 9:41 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Former Employer Accusing Me of Stealing After I Quit

You will have to defend any criminal charges in the normal way; hire an attorney. Contact me for defense if that happens. Do NOT volunteer anything or speak to police without an attorney. How many times have you seen TV lawyer programs educating you to remain silent??

If you can prove hidden cameras in changing areas, you have a claim to make for invasion of privacy. You also have a claim for improper interference with your current employment. For either of these situations, feel free to contact me for legal help. I've been doing employee rights litigation for over 20 years. We should be able to quickly stop her contacting you without you spending the money to get a restraining order.

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Answered on 9/18/07, 1:33 pm


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