I left my previous job back in october 16 and since then i have been paid 4 weeks wages but only owed one week and i still have not recieved my P45 which means im still on their books and its only 2 weeks away when they pay people again! What should i do as i am really not too sure!
2006-11-26 00:27:58 · 9 answers · asked by Brian G 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
don't use the money, they most likely will notice that they made a mistake. I would call them and tell them that they are overpaying you. or go back to the office with the money and tell them what is going on. if they say they overpaid then you will have to give them the money back but if they say the money is yours, then you can keep it. if they ask for it back and you don't give it back, they can and will sue you, I am sure you don't want that
2006-11-26 00:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by lover of Jehovah and Jesus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can, and probably will, ask for the money back. Put it is a separate bank account and do not spend it. Write to them and advise them of their mistake, and send it by recorded delivery so that they cannot dispute that they received it. Your contract of employment would have stated that you agree to make them aware of any overpayment, and had you been underpaid, you would have expected them to correct their mistake.
On a point of legal process, if the amount builds up, you may be able to negotiate with them, ie offer to pay back say 90% of the overpayment, ie pay them a bit less in recognition of the fact that they do not have to go through the hassle and expense of pursuing you for it. Further, again if it builds up, you could offer to pay it back in instalments, and essentially treat it as an interest free loan
2006-11-26 00:54:21 · answer #2 · answered by james c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very likely that your employer will ask for the money back when they eventually find out about the mistake. This has just happened to me. However, just in case you have spent the money, they are not able to demand that you pay it back in one go, you will be able to pay it back at a rate discussed between you and your ex-employer.
In the meantime though, it's probably a good idea for you to get in touch with them ad let them know about the overpayment!
2006-11-26 01:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by Gem* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, they are an ex employer, you are the ex employee.
Ring them up and arrange a meeting with their payroll or human resources representative, and tell them why you want to see them, so they can check their records before seeing you.
Take with you a payslip from before you left, and any paperwork you have relating to your leaving. For example a copy of your letter of resignation, or a copy of a letter advising you when you would finish working for them, depending on who terminated the arrangement. Also take copies of your bank statements showing when you received the extra money. It could possibly be holiday pay, or pay 'in lieu of notice'
It might be yours or it might have to be paid back but you must talk to them as soon as possible and find out!
If they can't give you an answer when you see them, make another appointment BEFORE you leave the office.
2006-11-26 00:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by Pam T 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They sure can - it may be their mistake but it's not your money.
If I were you I'd stick it ina high interest saving account - that way when they eventually come a knocking for their cash you have it but you've benefited a little bit
I wouldn't go out of my way to tell them though - it they're that slap dash about their pay roll processes that's their problem
Hope you're enjoying your new job
2006-11-26 00:38:47 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda Kate 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can take it, just don't spend it. They can easily get it back. If you really want to avoid a future problem, just tell them in writing- believe me, you dont' want to have them come back 3 years later with a pain in the a$s problem.
2006-11-26 00:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should give it back,it can be classed as fraud because you are getting money for work not done,even though it`s there fault the law would say it was your responsibility to in form them
2006-11-26 00:31:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't spend the money!, of course they can and will ask for it back when the mistake is caught!
2006-11-26 00:30:04 · answer #8 · answered by MC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let them know of their mistake (- and it's a former employER!) - they will appreciate it and may even may make reference to it on any future reference you may request from them.
2006-11-26 01:05:53 · answer #9 · answered by Dover Soles 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋