2006-09-15 22:27:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No, of COURSE not. You have been very honest although I'd have made sure your manager/supervisor knew about it. You would only be prosecuted if you had taken money deliberately that didn't belong to you, not replacing it from your own pocket after a perfectly legitimate mistake. Relax ok? :)
2006-09-15 22:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by mancunian_nick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to be fine - the only thing that I would add is a quick meeting with your boss - if you made an overpayment to a vendor, you could call that vendor, point out your error and tell them you want the money back as well - if it is reputable vendor they will comply. Additionally, they may just give you a credit on a future invoice, so either way the money may not have to come out of your pocket. If you over paid an employee, you can deduct the overpayment out of their next check. DO NOT WORRY!!! You did a great thing by stepping up to your mistake!
2006-09-16 01:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wouldn't have been liable for prosecution even if you hadn't given the money back out of your money, you made an honest mistake. You are also not liable to lose your job over this, well if you are you would win a case for unfair dismissal.
In my opinion an employee who makes the odd mistake is better than one who spends their time "protecting their rear."
Smile you have done nothing wrong, unless the overpayment was to your mum.
2006-09-15 22:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by jewelking_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Derek B Mens rea is not a requirement of all criminal offences, some are satisfied simply by the proof of actus reus, these are called specific intent offences and include things like parking offences, speeding, TWOC offencesand the like.
No you are not liable for prosecution. Check your contract of employment and see whether you are required to make good any mistakes out of your own pocket. Remember, there is duty of good faith owed between employer and employee so always be honest if you make a mistake.
2006-09-16 10:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by ligiersaredevilspawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You made a mistake. Yes? It is not a criminal offence to make a mistake as there is no mense rea (guilty mind). the firm may ask you to repay the lost money but you have done that so the matter is at an end.
2006-09-15 22:33:53 · answer #5 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
1) It was a genuine mistake and if found out you'll get nothing worse than a slap on the wrist.
2) You replaced the money so your employers probably won't notice anyway.
Don't worry yourself about it.
2006-09-15 22:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by StolenAnjel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not thinking this is a prosecutable offense but it may be against company policy for most companies i don't think id be making a habit of it this could get you fired it matters how strict your management is
2006-09-15 22:34:05 · answer #7 · answered by wiz of ia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I shouldn't worry hun u have done the right thing but i agree with the aother's i wouldn't have put the money in out of my own pocket and i would had told my boss.
2006-09-19 09:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think what our law student is trying to say is that there is an implied duty of fidelity in the contract and also mutual trust and confidence. These are implied terms in your contract of employment at common law.
You have acted honestly and in good faith. You cannot be charged with anything as you have not committed any offence.
Put this one to bed and forget it, you should be proud of yourself for your honesty
Well done.
2006-09-17 02:43:56 · answer #9 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever you did the best thing is to tell your supervisor. Integrity is everything. Also, you put your own money back to fix it. But whatever the case, do not keep this from your supervisor if you like your job. Honesty is everything
2006-09-15 23:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by triciasdish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋