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My neighbor got sacked
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Joeblogs
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She got sacked for gross misconduct of trust because she got accused of stealing money police get involved after she got sacked they have no cctv evidence only amount of what's apparently down in the till and now have to go to court to talk to someone and been advised to admit as this is her first affect she'll get slap on the wrists
is this the correct procedure ??
is this the correct procedure ??
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It would help to know if she actually did steal or not, as the advice may be different.
I like to think that I wouldn't admit to something that I didn't do, even if the consequences of denying it but being wrongly found guilty are worse.:heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.0 -
She says she didn't do it so I can't understand why she being advised by the police to admit to it0
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It would help to know if she actually did steal or not, as the advice may be different.
I like to think that I wouldn't admit to something that I didn't do, even if the consequences of denying it but being wrongly found guilty are worse.0 -
Simple, Arrest Rates!
If she admits the Police get a win and there figures look good.
The simple thing is, if she didn't do it, do not admit to doing it and fight to clear her name.
It was prob the employer. Employers can also make an insurance claim to get the money back if the Police are involved.0 -
She should see a solicitor. Do an internet search online for a local one. Get a free half hour with them. Take a friend or relative to make notes as she will be stressed and may forget or misunderstand.
Could also see advice from the CAB
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/how-we-provide-advice/advice/search-for-your-local-citizens-advice/
If looking on the website, ensure it is correct for your part of the country eg English and Scottish laws may differ.
She needs to ensure that SHE understands exactly what is going on and doesn't do anything just because she is told to. The advice may be the best for someone who is guilty, for example, but she may not have offered up reasons yet why she isn't guilty. She shouldn't rush into anything without understanding whether she can live with the impact going forward.:heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.0 -
She got sacked for gross misconduct of trust because she got accused of stealing money - OK (assuming she's been there under 2 years, or if over two year they followed their standard procedure) police get involved after she got sacked they have no cctv evidence only amount of what's apparently down in the till - Ok, that doesn't give much to go on, but given that... and now have to go to court - So shes been charged to talk to someone - Its not to talk to someone, it to have a trial and been advised to admit - by who? as this is her first affect she'll get slap on the wrists - Well she wont go to prison, but she will be known as a thief.
is this the correct procedure ??
Well yes by the sounds of it. What are you claiming is incorrect?0 -
How many people had access to the till?0
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getmore4less wrote: »How many people had access to the till?0
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