Mugarolla
Light 'em up!
I may have missed it but.....
You missed nothing.
whatever happened to progressive discipline like:
-verbal warning
-warning letter
-suspension
-termination.
Still there, but not in this case.
Can they prove the OP had intent to be dishonest
There doesn't have to be intent to be discharged for a cardinal sin.
and benefit from alleged dishonesty
Whether you benefit from being dishonest or not, it is still a cardinal sin, in most supplements, and still a dischargeable offense.
or did he make a mistake?
He made a mistake, but he made a cardinal sin mistake.
He should be back, with a few days lost pay to make him think about it.