Legal Question in Business Law in Kentucky

Pay Roll?

At work we turn in our own time cards. Any repercussions to padding time?


Asked on 7/11/08, 2:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: Pay Roll?

Sure there are:

If you get caught, you can be fired. It is also a form of taking what is not yours - some folks call that theft.

If you don't get caught, it impairs the profitability of the employer which means less resources to pay employees better.

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Answered on 7/11/08, 3:47 pm
Thomas McAdam Thomas A. McAdam, III, Attorney

Re: Pay Roll?

Padding your time card would amount to Theft By Deception under Kentucky criminal law. If the amount involved is under $300, it would be a misdemeanor (max. 12 months in jail). If over $300, it would be a felony (1-5 years in prison). Don't do it!

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Answered on 7/12/08, 8:17 pm


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