What is the name of your state? Florida
I was recently terminated on May 6, 2005, due to gross miscondcut after 2.5 years of employment. I was contacted on May 6, 2005 by my HR department to let me know that I had been terminated. I was told that they had discovered some fabricated expense report receipts. I had requested that they send me proof of the allegations. I was told that they were unable to send me any documentation to support their allegations. I was told that they had contacted several merchants and American Express regarding my personal credit card charges (this was a personal credit card, is this legal?). The HR department advised me that there would be a full investigation and that they would contact me regarding any money that I needed to repay. I never received a termination letter, however, I received my last paycheck and a letter stating that my benefits have been teriminated because of my resignation (I did not resign, I was terminated). I received a phone call today (May 23) from my former employer stating that they had done a full investigation and calculated that I owe them $6000. The HR person asked if it was okay for them to withhold 4 expense reports reimbursements they owe me (totaling $3000) to offset the $6000 that I owe. I once again have requested that they send me proof of these allegations. I was told that they would need to check with their legal counsel and that they may decide to prosecute. Should I seek legal counsel?? Please advise?
I was recently terminated on May 6, 2005, due to gross miscondcut after 2.5 years of employment. I was contacted on May 6, 2005 by my HR department to let me know that I had been terminated. I was told that they had discovered some fabricated expense report receipts. I had requested that they send me proof of the allegations. I was told that they were unable to send me any documentation to support their allegations. I was told that they had contacted several merchants and American Express regarding my personal credit card charges (this was a personal credit card, is this legal?). The HR department advised me that there would be a full investigation and that they would contact me regarding any money that I needed to repay. I never received a termination letter, however, I received my last paycheck and a letter stating that my benefits have been teriminated because of my resignation (I did not resign, I was terminated). I received a phone call today (May 23) from my former employer stating that they had done a full investigation and calculated that I owe them $6000. The HR person asked if it was okay for them to withhold 4 expense reports reimbursements they owe me (totaling $3000) to offset the $6000 that I owe. I once again have requested that they send me proof of these allegations. I was told that they would need to check with their legal counsel and that they may decide to prosecute. Should I seek legal counsel?? Please advise?
