Legal Question in Employment Law in Washington

Illegal Accounting and Business Practices

I feel I am forced to resign from my new job.The president is making unethical accounting entries. This is in all four companies that I am responsible for the financial reporting. I have complained to the owner. Illegal imigrants. Discriminations. What recourse would I have when I resign?


Asked on 2/28/04, 2:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Black HR Juris, PC

Re: Illegal Accounting and Business Practices

It is best not to resign, but to encourage the employer to fire you. Resigning is likely to disqualify you from receiving unemployment benefits. You will also have a better chance of succeeding on a wrongful termination suit if you are fired. Make sure you voice your opposition to your employer's illegal conduct through dated, written correspondence [e.g., a memo] -- and keep a copy.

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Answered on 3/02/04, 2:30 pm


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