Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Fired

A couple of weeks ago I was called by my company's investagation department and accused of theft ($700.00) I was informed by the investigator that if I refused to admit guilt that there was enough evidence to take the matter to the police. At that point I became frightened and decided it would probably be in my best interest to admit guilt. I was then told by the investigator to pay back the $700.00 and that I am now fired. I paid back the amount! Am I still eligible for unemployment insurance? Or is this a violation that would determine that I am not? Can my former employer still prosecute me? Or since the investigator frightened me into an admission and I paid back the amount would the courts still jail me?


Asked on 5/27/04, 9:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Fired

In future, don't admit to something you didn't do. Your confession can be used against you, you will not be eligible for unemployment, and yes, you could be arrested, but that is not likely. If arrested, get a good attorney. Contact me if that happens.

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Answered on 6/07/04, 8:49 pm


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