Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

Whistleblower defence for Payroll Scam?

If an Employee perpetuates payroll fraud w/ an accomplice, and then admits the scheme in the process of ''Whistleblowing'' on the accomplice, can the Employer legally terminate the Employee without fear of a wrongful dismissal suit? Said Employee was the whole beneficiary of the Payroll fraud, accomplice received no monetary gain.


Asked on 6/16/05, 3:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: Whistleblower defence for Payroll Scam?

Hello. In my opinion the employer is well within

its rights to terminate the employee for the

payroll fraud. In fact, if I were the employer's

attorney I would advise the employer that such

a termination is necessary. I will be happy

to answer any additional questions that you might

have.

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Answered on 6/16/05, 10:41 pm


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