Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: un-employment compensation

Yes he can still have you charged. Plus, you dont get unemployment when you are fired for stealing.

Re: un-employment compensation

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You have two problems. Your employer can still report the theft to the authorities and it is up to them to decide whether or not to file charges.

More importantly, if you are discharged (fired) due to theft, you will not be entitled to collect unemployment benefits. You cannot be discharged for valid cause which theft most certainly is.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.