Of course they can. Or someone hits the truck and then asks us if they can sue the state for not making the truck move.

Ok. Hope that works out for you.......

What if the bartender says you never told him that? Too many variables to guess.

I have no doubt this was scary for him. But stores have a limited right to stop people if there is a reasonable belief of shoplifting. So the store...

It seems you answered your own question. Yes, they can tell you to take it off.

This is actually a simple question IMO. If you don't want to abide by your employer's rules, you don't have to work there.

So like this is a general Q&A site and you have not asked a question.

This is an obvious scam. Don't get involved..........

I am sorry this happened to you. You should reach out to some local civil rights lawyers and see if you can get one to take your case. Best of luck.

Lying is not against the law.........................