Reply With Quote
Do you have any sort of verbal or written agreement that she could hold you to- i.e. prosecute you over?
I would hate for you to set yourself up for a lawsuit, especially since you cannot prove she stlole your jewelry.
I have a live-in helper/lady that has worked for us 6 years. When we lived in our old house and put it up for sale, I began missing a few very expensive jewelry items. (I'm talking about 4,000-6,000 worth). When I inquired about them, she said, I have no idea, so I thought maybe it was the realtors and their clients. Of course, I had no proof, so I hid my jewelry box. Remember she lives with us.
We moved into our new house in 2007. There were plenty of workers who worked in my home, but not in my bedroom. I lost my Breitling gold and diamond watch (4,500) worth and a few John Hardy and Yurman pieces. I noticed the watch right away since I would it wear everyday. I noticed the other items when I wanted to wear them, and they were not in my box. Some items matched like the earrings with the necklace, so I find it hard to believe that a worker would know there is a matching set and have the time to find it in my box. It is a very large box with several compartments.
Also, I've lost 2 dolce gabbana limited edition razr's a couple year ago. I thought I just misplaced them. I also lost my iphone a few months ago and had to buy a new one. Again, I have no proof. Well, she lives with us most of the time, and my Mom finally convinced me to check in her room. I used last weekend to search her room. I found my kids' earrings in her jewelry box. A lot of my costume jewlery in plastic box she had hidden. I found a few of my kids' wallets. My Kippy and BB Simon belts and other miscellaneous items. The items were nothing compared to the real jewelery I've lost but if she's taking small items, I don't think it's a stretch to believe she was the one who stole the jewelry.
I am giving her the boot now. Every Year in August, I give her a paid week of vacation. Now, I don't feel I owe her anything, especially since she won't be working for us the whole year.
Please tell me, When I fire her am I wrong to not give her her paid vacation week money? And, do you think it's reasonable for me to assume she's the one who stole the jewelry?
Do you have any sort of verbal or written agreement that she could hold you to- i.e. prosecute you over?
I would hate for you to set yourself up for a lawsuit, especially since you cannot prove she stlole your jewelry.
I really can't believe you let it go on that long. I would demand she give the stuff back and throw her ass out and tell her if she filed for unemployment I was gonna file charges with the police.
Uh yeah you shouldn't pay the thief. And you should also confront her to get your stuff back. Tell her you'll call the police/INS.
No, agreement with her. We pay her weekly.
That's what my brother told me. She's just been with us so long. I feel like a complete idiot...
Should I check her bags and boxes before she leaves?
The more expensive things have likely already been pawned. File a police report and then you might get lucky and find your things in a pawn shop.That's what my brother told me. She's just been with us so long. I feel like a complete idiot...
Should I check her bags and boxes before she leaves?
I am sorry for all you have had to deal with and am glad she won't be able to take further advantage of you.
/richer problems forum
I have already taken the valuables out of my house, so she won't take anything else before she leaves. You just can't trust people anymore...
I have to fire her tonight.
or taken advantage of forum
Beat me to it.
I'm sure it has been pawned. I should have checked her room a long time ago.
I don't understand the question.
few things. first, is she legal?
i would confront her. i'd ask her about everything. ask her if she still has those other items. i'd give her an opportunity to come clean. i'd do that before i told her she's getting the boot.
Since, I'm firing her for obvious reasons to me, do you think I am still obligated to pay her the paid vacation week she is due in August?
/coulda shoulda woulda forum
There should be no other answer but the one above!
Yes, she has her papers. The thing is there is no way she will ever admit it. And, I still feel like for going through her room.
So, I don't know if it's worth telling her exactly why I'm firing her since I can't prove anything except for the items I mentioned above which have little value compared to the jewelery.
shot her
So tell me, do I pay her for the vacation week or not when I fire her?
So, does everyone think she did it?
Uh, no to the vaca.
I don't want to go to jail. I still want to watch the Spurs win another Championship.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
