My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
Scenario:
My store has just caught me for (1)not disclosing that I am and employee while shopping at other locations. (2)For returning an item twice (not the same item, but two identical items) with the same receipt and they both went back onto my credit card in the amount of $164 each. (3)Returning merchandise that were bought using an employee discount and received merchandise credit of $114.
I have agreed to repay a total of $278 ($164 for #2 and $114 for #3)
There are also instances where I have made purchases and returns as well, but all were within store policy, aside from the fact that I did not tell them I was an employee.
Bare in mind that ALL of these transactions were done without me mentioning that I am an employee, which is against company policy. (But one that I was not aware of.)
Questions:
- What other legal remedies is the company lawfully allowed to pursue?
- I know that this is highly unethical, but was any part, if not all, of what I did illegal?
- If it is illegal, is it considered a felony or a misdemeanor?
Side Note:
They are suspecting that I stole or allowed someone I knew to steal products from the store for the returns. I have not done such things. Thus, they will not have evidence of it. However, my store does not have surveillance cameras. So, if inventory came out short, will it be my word against theirs?

