Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft How long can an employer pursue restitution after an employee is fired?

[DCgirl04us]

I was fired from my job 3 months ago for suspicion of theft at work. No evidence was show to me, but i was so scared when they pulled me into talk i foolishly wrote and signed a voluntary statement, which i believe to be infringed upon, seeing that they forced me to write how i believe i owe them on it (an amount they just totaled out of nowhere). Now the LP rep from the company has sent me a promissory note to sign in order to pay the company back with out a conviction or proof (I'm not saying i'm innocent i just need to know i'm being treated fairly in this situation). Plus i have received my last check with benefits when i was fired. I just want to know if any of this is legal and how long can an employer pursue restitution after an employee is fired and has no more affiliation with the company?

Thanx!

 

[army judge]

I was fired from my job 3 months ago for suspicion of theft at work. No evidence was show to me, but i was so scared when they pulled me into talk i foolishly wrote and signed a voluntary statement, which i believe to be infringed upon, seeing that they forced me to write how i believe i owe them on it (an amount they just totaled out of nowhere). Now the LP rep from the company has sent me a promissory note to sign in order to pay the company back with out a conviction or proof (I'm not saying i'm innocent i just need to know i'm being treated fairly in this situation). Plus i have received my last check with benefits when i was fired. I just want to know if any of this is legal and how long can an employer pursue restitution after an employee is fired and has no more affiliation with the company?

Thanx!

You should consult with an attorney, ASAP.
You need to know what legal jeopardy you could be facing in your jurisdiction.
Your ex-employer could potentially try to have you charged with criminal penalties.
Your "admission" could also be problematic in the future.
Before you do anything else, see a good criminal attorney.
Then make a decision based upon the legal advice you receive.
Until you have consulted with a local attorney of your choice, I'd say no more about this to anyone else!

 

[mightymoose]

How did they force you to sign a confession to a crime you claim you didn't commit? Why would you agree to do that?
You aren't obligated to do anything unless a judge orders you to. Until then you can ignore the LP requests. However, if you actually did commit the theft you might want to take care of business before they get you in to court. You have a chance to avoid a criminal record.