What can I do if I’m being falsely accused of stealing from another employee?
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What can I do if I’m being falsely accused of stealing from another employee?
They say they have me on video but I didn’t do it and it’s a back of the head shot. Another employee similar in height and build was also working that day. I am now being told everyone that worked that day is being questioned.
Asked on October 26, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Delaware
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If your employer chooses to discipline you over this (write up, demote, suspend, terminate, etc.), there is nothing you can do, unless you have a written employment contract laying out rules for discipline, etc., which rules would, in this case, help or protect you. If you have such a contract, you can enforce its terms against your employer--in court, if necessary; but without a written employment contract, you are an "employee at will" and can be disciplined or terminated at any time, for any reason, including somewhat ambiguous or not-definitive evidence of theft.
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