If it is internal theft they are not required to do so. Sometimes they decline to prosecute in order to keep the internal theft quiet and out of the public news.
You can sue in Civil Court. Take EVERYTHING you have to prove your case with you.
Yes. If you have evidence they stole from you, you can still prosecute a former employee, as long as the statue of limitations has not expired. Stealing is a very serious crime, and thieves can still be brought to justice within a specific time frame.
Speak with your employer about enrolling in www.report-theft.com.
I was terminated for employee theft can I get unemployment benefits?
connect them to the item stolen.
Well, its illegal. Most District Attorneys offices wont prosecute it though. But if you do it enough, they can and will prosecute you. Its called Theft by Check.
Yes, an employer can press charges against an employee for theft if there is evidence that the employee stole from the company.
Irene Elaine Voit has written: 'Employee theft' -- subject(s): Employee theft
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I have no idea what "qualified theft" consists of. However, the general answer is yes. A former employer can charge an ex-employee with wrongdoing even if it is discovered after the employee has voluntarily resigned.
Worst case?? If you were paid money for time you did not apply." Theft." If over $300.00 "Theft over" If over $1,000.00 a "felony" Felony theft. But I'm not a lawyer and most companies won't prosecute because it could cost them more then that to do so. Let's just hope it was an accident. Pay them back as fast as possible.