I know you would if you were underpaid, but what happens if you were overpaid?
2006-08-19 22:18:58 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I think I was overpaid roughly $70 - $80. Hard to tell after taxes.
2006-08-19 22:33:27 · update #1
Well, I have been previously, and I told them.
Ignoring dubious arguments about your obligation to your employer, at the end of the day it's in your own interest to do so. If your employer / payroll finds out you will get a reputation for dishonesty which will negatively impact on your worklife, and if you do tell them you will gain a reputaiton for honesty that could help you in your career.
2006-08-19 22:50:06 · answer #1 · answered by the last ninja 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That happened to me once, but I had direct deposit, so the stupid rep in HR(I was being outsourced from a temp agency at the time) told me to write the company a check for the difference. Well, that wasn't the way they were supposed to do it I later found out, but I wrote the check and it was never cashed, I waited like two months and then I cancelled the check. A few extra bucks for me, not my fault that they didn't follow through This was about five years ago and I don't work for them anymore, it was never caught.
2006-08-19 22:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Luveniar♫ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would because my company does catch those errors eventually and will dock any over payments out of the closest future paycheck to when the error was found. I budget so I don't like having any little surprises like less money than I thought I had.
2006-08-19 22:22:55 · answer #3 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be an ethical dilemma, do the right thing or get your just reward.
If you like and respect your employer and they respect you, then you should let them know of their mistake. On the other hand, if you don't really like them and you're there for just a pay check, and they don't show adiquate respect to you, you could justify it by saying its a bonus for putting up with their stuff.
2006-08-19 22:29:18 · answer #4 · answered by Eric F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would notify my employer if overpaid. This kind of thing usually comes back to bite you in the butt later if you don't take care of it right away.
2006-08-19 22:28:49 · answer #5 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has actually happened a few times. I've had a few instances where employees of mine didn't report the overpayment. When I found out, guess what happened?
Not only did they get a paycut to make up for the overpayment ------ but I ended up firing them sooner than I would have. I hate dishonesty.
2006-08-19 22:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I have done so. I was overpaid $50
2006-08-19 22:23:19 · answer #7 · answered by 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because if they do a review at the end of the year and see it on their books you will be docked later.
And it may be embarassing to try to explain why you didn't say anything.
Also, I would consider the tax man later.
Believe me... you'll pay for it. I wouldn't take the risk.
2006-08-19 22:21:43 · answer #8 · answered by Kitia_98 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This has happened several times, and I have always told them right away. It makes it easier to communicate when I am underpaid, it corrected more quickly because of my integrity
2006-08-19 22:24:06 · answer #9 · answered by thebushman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,because the mistake will be noticed anyway and more than likely taken out of a future check when you need the money more.
2006-08-19 22:25:38 · answer #10 · answered by deedleydee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋