If I’m being accused of theft by my employer and have been asked to attend a meeting with Asset Protection, should I attend or wait to see if they file charges?
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If I’m being accused of theft by my employer and have been asked to attend a meeting with Asset Protection, should I attend or wait to see if they file charges?
Asked on October 17, 2014 under Criminal Law, Iowa
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Unless you have an employment contract protecting your employment in this context, you are an "employee at will" and may be fired by your employer for any reason, at any time--such as for not showing up to the meeting, or refusing ot answer questions, or giving answers they don't like or don't believe, etc. It is very likely that refusing to appear for the meeting will result in your termination.
Of course, that puts you in a bind: if you do not appear, or appear and do not answer, you will likely be fired. But if you do appear, what you say could end up being used against you in criminal case, particularly if the meeting is taped or recorded.
You need to decide what to do weighing the above factors. You may wish to retain an attorney to advise and represent you, especially if you did commit theft.
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