Add Comment Question: Can I be fired for lying? I suffer from depression, anxiety and maybe bipolar. I was trying to play a joke by taking “bus pass”. I was caught on tape putting them in a students locker. I was asked if I did it and I have no memory of doing this. I did see myself on the tape. Some of the medication I take causes memory loss. I’m being forced to resign and not be fired. Can the school board do this? I don’t have a lot of time as my meeting is Monday and I have to sign the paper work on Monday. Answer: Thank you for contacting our firm. Terminating an employee for cause is a high bar for an employer to meet. We would need more information on the specifics of your situation before advising whether there may actually be sufficient grounds for a cause termination. If you are suffering from a medical condition that may have been a causal factor in the actions resulting in termination, that could certainly influence how the employer should proceed. If you choose to resign, you will not be entitled to severance. Please also not that your employer cannot force you to resign. If they no longer want you as an employee, they have the option to terminate you. If you would like to schedule a consultation to discuss your situation in more detail, please contact us at the number below. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.