Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

I have been accused of theft in my workplace. There is NO proof of my hand being "in the cookie jar" -I am still employed and have been for 13.5 years. HR and my immediate supervisor have told people that I am guilty and have been "sternly" warned. I am NOT guilty of this offense. I also suffer migraine disease which requires my leaving early and missed days - I try to keep the # down and wear sunglasses to ward off the horrible fluorescent lighting in the buildings. I am now being questioned as to WHY I wear them. I have never asked for nor been given accommodations in my work place - after all this, I am now scared, panicky and anxious just walking into the building. I hate what people are saying/thinking about me that's not true. I have been asked to make up my own performance improvement plan - I didn't know my performance was bad until the accusations of theft came to light.

Need to know what I can/can't do here. Tired - very tired.


Asked on 2/23/11, 6:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Betty Tsamis Tsamis Law Firm PC

Being accused of theft in the workplace is very serious. It's even more serious when an employer concludes that an employee engaged in theft. Such a finding, and whether or not your employer tells prospective employers, could limit your ability to secure future employment. I currently am representing a former CVS employee in such a case. My strong advice to you is that you seek counsel to level the playing field between youy and the employer. You can go directly to our firm's website for a free case evaluation. tsamislaw(dot)com

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Answered on 2/23/11, 7:06 am


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