Wrongful Termination And Copyright Infringement

Summary

The user was terminated from their job for allegedly stealing food, which was later found to be untrue. However, they were fired for taking a sandwich home without paying for it, which was discovered during the investigation. In Arkansas, taking company property without permission can be grounds for termination. The user also had a separate issue where their friend used their song lyrics without permission. The user has a screenshot as evidence, which is dated prior to their friends song release. In Arkansas, copyright infringement can lead to civil and criminal penalties.

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theft of food
What evidence was presented against you during the investigation?

In general, wrongful termination claims can be based on several theories, including breach of an employment contract or protection under whistleblower laws.
Cctv footage
Did you have an employment contract and if so, did it include any terms about termination?

In general:
- Employers can't fire employees based on assumptions or without solid proof.
- CCTV footage can be used as evidence in employment disputes.
No
What state are you located in? Employment laws vary by location.
arkansas
What was the reason they found while investigating that led to your termination?

In Arkansas, employment is "at will" unless there is a contract stating otherwise.
they saw me make a sandwich and take it home without paying for it
Did you have permission or a previous agreement to take food home from your workplace?
No
In Arkansas, taking company property without permission can be grounds for termination. Did you have any witnesses or evidence to support your claim?
No
What was the company's policy on taking food home?
I am * and my girlfriend is *. But we’ve been dating since I was * and she was *. Is this legal?
What state are you located in? Age of consent laws vary by state, which can affect the legality of your relationship.
arkansas
In Arkansas, the age of consent is *. However, there are restrictions for those over * dating someone under *. Are you aware of these?
is my situation legal or not?
In Arkansas:

- Age of consent is *.
- It's illegal for someone over * to engage in sexual activity with someone under *.

Please consult a local attorney for advice.
I showed a friend of mine some lyrics that I planned on using in a song. They then released a song using the same lyrics
What evidence do you have to prove that you shared the lyrics with your friend before they released their song?
i have a screenshot of me sending them the lyrics which is dated prior to their song release
What is the location of this incident? Copyright laws can vary by jurisdiction.
arkansas
What is the date of the screenshot and the release date of their song?

In Arkansas, copyright infringement can lead to civil and criminal penalties.
Screenshot is */*/* and the song is */*/*
What actions have you taken since discovering your friend used your lyrics without permission?

In Arkansas, copyright infringement can lead to civil and criminal penalties.
You
Have you contacted your friend or a legal professional about this issue?
not yet
Would you like assistance in finding a copyright lawyer in Arkansas?