If the company made a mistake years ago and had paid an employee more salary. Is it fair to demand refund?

Question

An employer's accountant made a mistake and had in error overpaid commission to the staff years ago. Is it ethtical, fair, legal to demand for a refund?

Answer 1

If there was a written table that specified exactly what the scale of commission was on each transaction, that was published prior to the earning of the commissions, the company can seek relief from the employees overpaid. If you do not presently work for the company than they must take you to court to receive a judgement against you.

Answer 2

I suppose it depends on whether you knew that you were getting more than you should have or not.I see nothing unethical about asking for a refund.As far as fair goes that is a tough one without knowing more details.The legal part would have to be answered by an Attorney. If it comes down to you losing your job over the matter then that puts a whole new perspective oh things.Do what you think is best for you and that will probably be the best solution.

Answer 3

If it had happened last pay day yes, but several years ago I don't so... they should have the accountant that made the error make it up since it took years and most likely a different bean counter to find the issue... if there was one, maybe they have been under paying you for years if the method they are using is that ambigious.

Answer 4

YES! You can file a legal law suit if he denied (only with proof).

Answer 5

chalk it up to loss (if your accountant can claim it now as a loss on the books then do so) and forget the past.

Answer 6

This mistake was made years ago? get real.

Answer 7

no, but it could be very uncomfortable if you/they still work there, askcall
a lawyer