“I am a female who has recently graduated university reading law. I am hoping to do some work experience and become a trainee solicitor in London.
“However, just over a year ago I was working in a cocktail bar when, out of the blue, I was accused of stealing around £700 from the tills. After being humiliated in front of the bar owner and managers, having to empty pockets and my bag, nothing was found. I was told the police would be contacted and CCTV reviewed and was more than supportive of this. Two weeks later, I had heard nothing, and after being told by the owner to not worry about it, I assumed a till fault had been discovered and I was no longer a suspect. Due to these beliefs I have been placing the owner on my CV for the past year.
