I was working last weekend with another employee on the same shift. We had specific instructions to stay on our own registers. He, felt the rules didn't apply to him. The next day, I came on shift and my manager stated there was $270 missing. He asked if I was aware of any problems. I was shocked, but calm thinking something was off in the paperwork. Well, it wasn't so the tapes had to be reviewed. The whole time this was going on, the other employee was never contacted. From Sunday morning until Tuesday morning, I was the only one involved with the situation. Well, the poorly placed cameras show me walking with something in my hand and bending over with it. You then see me walk back and put it in the safe a few seconds later. Employers didnt see it. I am now on suspension pending the investigation along with the other employee. I know they have every right to do this, however, I have been there 6 months with no cash shortages. My co-worker has been there a month and has had a few shortages of $20 or less. I know lie detecter tests are inadmissable in court, however if I offer to take one and even offer to pay for it along with my co-worker, are they allowed to turn me away? I am 5 months pregnant and need this job and planned on being there for a long time. I tried speaking to my employer about this employee having drug dealers coming in and out of the store all that day. He didn't want to hear anything I had to say. I fully understand Florida is a right to work state and that my employer has every right to fire me if he thinks someone stole. What I want to know is, how I can get a copy of the tapes and if it's my right to? I believe this other employee stole this money and my boss was biased from the start. I would like to put this job on my resume and now that is not possible. Do you have any advice as to how I may clear my good name?
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