Legal Question in Employment Law in California
When does possession of someone elses property become theft? We had an employee who regularly removed and maintained in his possession company property (computer files). We believe he did this as his performance was sub par and he felt that he could hold us hostage if he were terminated. When we discovered that he was taking home our files, we asked that he return them. He refused and threatened to delete all the information he had. After numerous phone calls, he relented and returned the information (3 days later).
3 Answers from Attorneys
It sounds like you got your stuff back. Now, I would take proper precautions to reduce likelihood of things like this happening again.
Best,
Daniel Bakondi Esq.
The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi
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San Francisco CA 94102
Daniel Bakondi, Esq. [email protected] 415-450-0424
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When? Immediately upon notice from you. This is someone that now could be immediately terminated for misconduct, now that you got your files back. Improve your security.
You have a cause of action for tresspass of chattel for which you may be renumerated for any damages that may have accrued. Contact me directly.
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