Legal Question in Discrimination Law in California

False accusation and termination

I was working for a body shop that has plenty of issues going on from CalOsha, no worker's comp insurance etc. I was there one morning for a half hour and left when the book keeper arrived. While I was gone, I was accused of stealing money and fired over the phone. I had no idea the money was even there and after handling thousands of dollars for him back and forth from the bank in cash, I think I was wrongfully terminated for this. He then proceeded to take the money out of my last check. Not only does he owe me money I didn't take but if customers ask about me, he is telling them that he fired me because im a theif. Isn't that damaging my character? I cant put him on a resume because he told one employer the same thing and I never heard back from them. Can someone help?


Asked on 7/15/08, 11:54 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: False accusation and termination

Hello. I am sorry about your experience at work.

It is likely that you have a legitimate wrongful termination and defamation claim. I am an attorney in your area (SF and Sacramento). If you would like to discuss this further, feel free to contact me.

Thank you.

Arkady Itkin

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Answered on 7/15/08, 12:32 pm
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: False accusation and termination

Follow Mr. Itkin's advice!

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Answered on 7/15/08, 3:36 pm
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: False accusation and termination

Follow Mr. Itkin's advice!

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Answered on 7/15/08, 3:36 pm
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: False accusation and termination

Follow Mr. Itkin's advice!

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Answered on 7/15/08, 3:37 pm


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