If you worked for a company for a summer and after you stopped working for them (on the day that was previously agreed upon in writing), but they continued to pay you could they legally take the money back? Hypothetically, are you legally obligated to say something to them when you notice that your paycheck is for more than it should have been? I could be in some deep legal trouble here, so honest answers are appreciated!
2006-10-11 03:13:15 · 6 answers · asked by SpawnOfSpock 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Chances are this was a clerical error and when the error is discovered, they will come back to you for reimbursement. Don't spend the excess. Set it aside and be prepared to return it.
2006-10-11 04:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by rac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your company can get their money back in the event that they overpay you (which is basically what is happening)
There are mechanisms that the company can use to get their money. If they are issuing you a check, they can simply stop payment on the check which will cause your bank to snatch the money out of your account. If they are using a Direct Deposit to your account, they would have access to pull money out themselves (that is part of the agreement that sets up a Direct Deposit).
You may want to warn them that they are still paying you, this will prevent any surprises when they pull the money back.
2006-10-11 03:29:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes they have the legal right to take the money back. This happened to me once and I had to pay the money back. They will usually give you some time of you spent the money alreay, but I would try to get it back as soon as possible so they don't have any legal leg to stand on.
2006-10-11 04:14:15 · answer #3 · answered by hehmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have direct deposit, they can reverse the funds from your bank account.
Be honest and tell them about the error. You never want to burn employment bridges.
2006-10-11 03:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are honest with them, you would be looked at more vavorably next year when you are job hunting...
They can come after you for it...
2006-10-11 03:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes!! it was agreed, and probably an oral contract! Best bet to return the money!
2006-10-11 03:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋