Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Can you go to jail for lying that you were awarded a degree in your transcripts for a job? Will they find out?
Asked on 8/17/09, 1:25 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
An employer which exercises diligence might learn of your deception. If you were employed, you could lose your job.
Answered on 8/17/09, 10:27 am
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
You will probably be fired if they find out you falsified your background. You won't go to jail. But not a good way to start a career.
Answered on 8/17/09, 12:25 pm