Fired for stealing at my job in Florida

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   Roger P. Foley

   Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered January 21, 2013 13:17. Check with human resources department. If not one call or send a certified letter requesting your check. If not received after 60 data consult an atty

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   Nicholas McLeod

   New Berlin Employment / Labor Attorney

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   Answered January 21, 2013 13:30. Unless you had a contract stating otherwise, the employer was likely within its rights to fire you with or without proof of misconduct. However, you are entitled to be paid for the time you already worked, and you are entitled to unemployment insurance if you didn't steal the phone.

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   John ThygersonPro

   Norwalk Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered January 21, 2013 14:10. Without an employment contract you can be fired for any reason or for no reason. Tou are entitled to be paid for the work you performed. You should repost this under the employment law section.

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   Ralph F. Guerra

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   Answered January 27, 2013 22:46. You should be paid for the hours you worked.

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