Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Proved innocent still fired

A friend of mine was accused of stealing 1200 dollars from her job, the police were called and reviewed video tape, receipts, and basically proved innocent. The following day she called in to see about her schedule, they said that she was done here. She has not received her final check as of yet. So what is her next move? Thank you for your time.


Asked on 5/06/05, 10:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Proved innocent still fired

I hate to sound callous but . . . she should file for unemployment, complain to the Labor Board about unpaid wages, and look for new work. She probably wouldn't want to work for those folks, anyway.

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Answered on 5/09/05, 4:40 pm
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Re: Proved innocent still fired

In addition to Mr. Cohen's advise, she should keep her ears open to any possible defamatory statements made about her to persons who have no business to know she was accused of stealing, including prospective employers.

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Answered on 5/09/05, 4:51 pm


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