A few months ago I applied for a job at PC world, part of the Dixons group, I attended an induction but never started work with them. A month later I recieved a letter from them saying that I had been overpaid by £100. The signing in system at the PC world store was ridiculously unsophisticated considering what they trade, ( a note book ). Where do I stand with this, am I legally obligated to pay them back, I recieved a second letter this morning but really don't want to pay. Surely if I never signed in to work then it is thier blunder, why should I have to pay for that? Should it not come from the managers wage packet? Help!
2007-01-25 23:39:32 · 26 answers · asked by ? 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
To get around your legal duty to repay you need to get a letter sent to them from your legal representative (a free one in Citizens Advice (but beware of them as they use ex-employers to advise) or a local Unemployed Workers' Centre, or your Council's Social Services or Trading Standards Dept.).
The letter must state that the money was received by you in good faith as you assumed it was to compensate you for the time spent with the Company (during induction or whatever).
Only in this way will you avoid the need to repay. If you do it yourself, ensure you include the wording in the above paragraph (and keep a copy of your letter for any Court hearing).
2007-01-26 00:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Robin♥ (Scot,UK) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure from your question if you were actually paid this money. ( was it payment for the 'induction day?) If you weren't then it is up to them to prove that you were. Copy of pay slip etc or paying in details, and if it were just a 'notebook' then maybe they should get their act together...was it clear you were signing for money or was it just fire regulations? Also was it anywhere in writing that this money should be paid back if you didn't take the job.
write them a letter ( or get someone else to help) asking for evidence that this money was paid in error or deemed 'repayable'
If you stall them long enough they will probably give up anyway, it's hardly a fortune.
If they are entitled to the money I'd go with the paying back £1 a month idea.
Goodluck
2007-01-25 23:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by ragdoll 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately even though it is their mistake you are still obliged to pay them back. You could explain that you are not in a position to repay the sum in one go and you will pay them back (as suggested already) £1 a week. If you just ignore it they may take further action to recover their money though for £100 they may not bother. You should pay them back but you haven't done anything dishonest so you don't have to make it easy for them. Tell them you weren't aware it was an overpayment and you don't have the money £1 a week is the most you could expect to pay back an see what they say.
2007-01-26 00:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you knew that you had been paid 100 pounds from them then you should have queried it at the time.
were you meant to be paid the 100 pounds. you should check with the store and see how much you have been overpaid if so.
i agree with you, it is their fault for doing so but it is only fair that if you have been overpaid then you should repay the excess money.
it's all in interest of fairness, if you paid me 50 pounds more for doing a job, then in reality i should pay you that back as we only agreed a certain amount etc. it's totally up to you.
2007-01-25 23:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact them by letter, state that you believe no error has occurred unless they can prove it in writing. If they send you anything, write back and dispute the information and request additional proof. Do this as many times as required, they will give up as the amount isn't worth chasing, Do not ignore them, so long as the payment is in dispute you have not done anything wrong, their only recourse would be to take you to court, which they wont do because of the amount. REPEAT do not ignore it, just challenge it and ask for different proofs a mistake has occurred.
2007-01-25 23:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by Stevie t 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not fair because maybe you don't have the money now. But they did give you money you didn't earn, I agree that just pay back installments, it's unfair of them to put a financial strain on you because they made a mistake. Pay back £1 week.
2007-01-25 23:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
talk to your local c.a.b office i don't think you are liable for any induction fee as that comes with the interview tell them you are going to consult a solicitor on the matter in a well written letter made by you state why you didn't want to work for them and be straight to the point don't let them bully you
2007-01-25 23:48:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lets reverse the situation and say that you were UNDER paid by 100 pounds. Wouldn't you expect them to pay you what you were due? Be honest and pay it back . Isn't your self respect worth more than 100 pounds? Its that darn "Golden Rule" thing.
2007-01-25 23:52:28 · answer #8 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depend what your contract says, chances are there is a disclaimer, and it would most probably say you are expected to come forward. unfortunately anyone has the right to take that money back without your consent. so pumpkin you would save yourself alot of pain if you owned up (remember you have dont NOTHING wrong) so dont worry. Hell chances are they will love you for being honest!
2007-01-25 23:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to sit down and figure out the hours you worked or look at your paystub to determine if you were. Be honest about it. You don't want to have a bad reputation. Never know if you need to work there later on..,.
2007-01-25 23:47:11 · answer #10 · answered by nukem_thebomb 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋