Employment Law

[gazza1102]

I've been committing a fraud against my ex employers for the last 5 years. I attended a disciplinary hearing with my ex employers and admitted the fraud. I was then sacked for gross misconduct. The police were called in and are currently investigating my crime. Although I've admitted the fraud to my ex employers, the police haven't yet charged me with anything.

My question is....should I have received a final payslip from my ex employers?

Upon being sacked I would have been due approx 3 weeks pay and had 5 days holiday accrued but not taken. I've received my P45, but with no mention to my final payslip.

[brenda]

I don't know the law, but I think you are a cheeky bu88er, why not live on the cash you've nicked?

[gazza1102]

Thanks Brenda, but that wasn't very helpful. Could someone who does know the law reply with a slightly more helpful answer and yes RoaldoM if there is more money to be had then I'll have it.

[Whoever]

It depends on the wording in your contract and the frequency of payment. If you are paid monthly in arrear and were sacked three weeks into the month, then yes you are "entitled" contractually if not morally, to pay.

You should check your contract for the terms in case of dismissal for gross misconduct which may preclude you receiving pay for notice and also accrued holiday pay.

If you actually do get this pay, I do hope your employer lays charges and pursues you for compensation, and the police do prosecute you. Doing what you have done puts other people's jobs at risk and why should a scumbag benefit from that?

[Twenty20]

Most sensible employers would have a clause in the employment contracts saying you wont be paid any money if dismissed for gross misconduct. Read your contract.