What to do if about a week ago I got fired from my job but was not given anything to sign that states that?
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What to do if about a week ago I got fired from my job but was not given anything to sign that states that?
I was a key holder to this store and i entered the after being fired and I took some envelopes. I am seen on camera entering and leaving. Since then I hve returned the envelopes and I returned the keys. Now my ex-boss is saying she wants me to return some money from my last paycheck or she will press charges. Can she do this and what are my rights here?
Asked on January 3, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
1) The law does not require an employer to give an employee anything in writing when the employee is fired or terminated.
2) It is illegal to threaten someone with criminal charges unless they agree to give you money; if the employer is threatening to do this, he or she may be committing a crime (such as extortion) or at least something you could sue over (such as abuse of process).
3) You could theoretically face charges for having stolen the envelopes, even if you later returned them.
4) If you did take any money, the employer may expect it back and could sue you if you don't return it.
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