My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: -Tennessee
I worked for walmart about almost 3 years. Well during this year I fell pregnancy and worked til my due date almost. I had maternity leave and during that time i made a decision that lead to my firing I guess you can say.
As you most know about self check outs well there was a $20.00 left so I took it. Yes I knew I was doing wrong and can't justify what I did was right as I was just keeping it for gas money to get to doctors appointment and food for the table that night. As a newly single mother of two now. So I kept the money. Well I came back to work in October, now in November I got fired today for my actions. And have to pay the company back the 20.00$ But my question is can they fire me when I was off the clock (maternity leave).? Does anyone have the handbook for walmart 2014? I know I probably won't get unemployment but is there a chance I could if I explained the situation.? Please help. I know what I did was wrong I understand that I just need some decent advice on this and guidance of the situation.

