What do I do after getting a notice of a claim filed against me by my former retail employer regarding supposed losses?
Question Details: I recently resigned from a retail position. One week later, I received a letter from a lawyer representing my former employed stating I had caused losses of $12.99 to the company during my employment. They are stating I owe a total of $412.99 and to pay it. I had told them I had taken a pair of underwear during a medical emergency, but I did pay for them the next day. What do I do about this letter? I have never stolen a single thing from this company or any other company I worked for. This is a claim without merit, I don't know how to fight it.
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Generally, employees are not obligated to reimburse their employers for busienss losses or lost profits unless there is a contract. if the company is accusing you of theft, then that is a different story and the police would be involved. it does not seem from your question that the police are involved. there is alos no indication that you executed a conract wherreby your agreed to be responsible for losses. the employer appears to be trying to take advantage of you. if the employer is unaware of the underwear you took, then you do not need to bring it up. if they are simply blaming you based on job performance, there do not have a leg to stand on as they hired you. unless payment is being demanded for fraud or theft, then you should ignore the demand and only hire a lawyer if you are sued.
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