can a place of employment hold your paycheck after you were fired for possible theft?
606231
They can not hold your paycheck because they "think" you "might" be a thief. They have to have you arrested and prove it first.\nIf they hold your check without haveing you arrested then YOU need to be the one to report a crime.
74765
YES they can and they have the right to find out.If you are abusive and doing personal things at work,on thier TIME that thier paying you for.they could use it to fire you.NO joke.And also if it's illiegal it could be used as evidince in a court of law. And not even a Union can do anythig about it.because it,s concidered public.It's nothing to play around with.
1023277
I know being in michigan that an employer can tell other places of business that yes, you did work at that company and the dates worked there.  They CANNOT state whether you have been fired or quit.  They CANNOT state how you worked at that place of business or they CANNOT say what type of person you are or if you have any jail time.  Seek legal cousel if you think you had an unjustice.  They may be able to steer you in the right direction.
81421
You're correct: you were used.  If you have proof that you were actually hired, you can probably sue for wrongful discharge. Firing because "another girl came back" isn't acceptable cause for dismissal.\n\nThe definition of wrongful discharge is: When an employee is fired for reasons that are not legitimate, typically either because they are unlawful or because they violate the terms of an employment contract. The contract can be either expressed or implied.\n\nIf you have a case, what you can recover may not be worth the effort, but a free consultation with a lawyer only costs you an hour of your time.
243100
NO! It is not legal.....Is that what they told you when they fired you?? Go to your superior and ask if this is really true? They cannot legally fire you for that. I don't know of any employer in the U.S.A. that does not do a criminal check on prospective employees. Your DUI would have shown up at that time.\n\nYou have not been told the truth. This is very strange and you should take it further. It's not right.
926369
Depends on the job & what you did wrong.  If you did some small time theft & are applying to be a cashier, then they do not have to hire you because of the risk of you stealing again.  Employers cannot tell you thats why they will not hire you, but many will not consider you because of it.  Also, if you lie & don't mention it & then they find out, they can fire you or lying.\n\nGood Luck
576228
If you are layed off - absolutely if you have earned enough wages in the look back period (4 previous quarters, doesn't have to be with current employer)\n\nIf you are fired, you will be denied and then have a period to protest the denial.  This puts both you and employer in situation of making and defending your case.  If the employer can prove misconduct or cause you will lose the appeal.  If you can prove that dismissal was without merit you can win the appeal and set the ground work for a claim with the DOL or private attorney.
359607
I left everything at the company when I quit my job.  Anything I wanted, I made copies of before I left.  I didn't want to have to deal with anyone questioning whether I was "stealing" something that didn't belong to me.  It's not worth it.
754046
If you lose you will not collect.  Also will depend on why this is your "former" employer.  It will probably take place over the phone.
1149761
It depends on your state, check with your labor board office in your state.  In California they usuually give fired employees their check on the date of termination, employees who quit are supposed to get it within 72 hours.  If they don't the employee can file a complaint with the labor board and get a days pay for every day late the check is, so if you don't get paid for a week after getting fired, they'd also owe you a few days as penalty but will probably only pay you if the labor board makes them.
987800
No way don't sign anything. since you did quit you might not be able to collect unemployment. \nIf you said they fired you then you would be able to. They have no right to hold your check. here in AZ the last check has to be issued with in 48 hours regardless if you quit or were fired.\ngood luck
109299
Yes, however, it can come back to bite you in the butt. The Bureau of Unemployment services will grant the employee unemployment benefits even if you try to stop it. Your employee has medical documentation to back him/her up. And, if your company has a union, the employee can file a grievance, and eventually get his/her job back, most of the time with full pay for the time he/she was out of a job.
577487
Yep, contact the person in charge of human resources at your local office, at the regional office and headquarters. The next thing to do is call the police and get it on file that you are claiming theft of our check. That way, if someone did take it and cash it, you will still have a chance to get it back. Do it now!!!  If that check is already cashed, there is probably little you can do, other than call a lawyer which would probably cost more than your check is worth.
766083
Yes.  If you obtain a product from the shelf and place it in a hiding place for later retrieval (such as a locker or purse), you can be charged with theft.\n\nDepending on your employer, and the state in which you live, if you purchased an item for consumption there, like a Coke, and don't keep your receipt to prove the purchase, you can be fired, or perhaps even charged with theft.\n\nIt is recommended that you maintain the highest standards of conduct so that you don't even give the appearance of impropriety.
254918
No most companies don't give vacation pay til you been their a year or longer.  Also if you would of taken an approved vacation they could not of fired you.
810451
Depends... did you quit or were you fired? If you were fired and u didnt recieve your last paycheck you could take them to court, but if u quit your out of luck, other wise theres no other money that you can recieve
764422
I don't think so, but I would do three things:\n\n1.  Ask them, in writing, what the status is of your paycheck.  Let them know what date you started, and what you believe the pay period to be.\n\n2.  If you were provided an employee manual, read up on the pay period policy.  If you don't have an employee manual, request one-  at the very least ask them to send you their WRITTEN payroll policy.\n\n3.  I would contact your state's labor / employment office and explain to them what's going on.  They should be able to answer your question right away, and possibly contact your employer.\n\nYou aren't asking for anything unreasonable, and they should be able to answer your questions.  You should also keep track of each time you speak with someone about your paycheck (name of person, date, time, what was discussed) in case you have to refer back to it later.  \n\nGood Luck!