its 800 bar and i can't afford it. they rekon they could take me to court
2007-02-01 03:44:07 · 23 answers · asked by mattymathmetal 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
They have a legal right to have the money returned. They could sue you if they wanted to. The repayments would have to be reasonable according to what you are currently earning.
If it is a small amount, they may not hassle you too much. They may decide not to sue and just give up. If they havn't sued after six years you are home free.
2007-02-01 03:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by Oldbeard 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow - you must earn a lot to not notice spending 800 pounds. I think I would notice spending that.... Mind you - you say 800 bar - what is a bar?
Basically it is up to you to check how much you have been paid and that it is correct - same as if the bank accidentally credits your account. It's not your money so yes they could take you to court. However if it does go to court and you honestly do not have any money then the judge will rule that you have to pay it back in instalments. Be more careful next time and use this as a lesson to always check your pay slip and bank balances. It's a good habit to get into anyway because you will never know otherwise if a future employer is underpaying you.
2007-02-01 03:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are thinking that you will pay them back. appologise and explain that you mistook the over payment and spent it unintentionally. i am sure they will work out a repayment plan for you.
If you hope to not pay it back.even though it was a mistake on there side you would prob have a hard time in not paying it back. they would be able to take you to court but it would possible cost them more than they would get and they might not bother.
2007-02-01 04:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by Andy R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My advice would be simply that you should talk to them. There is always the possibility that they will let you pay them back a smaller amount each month. If they do take you to court you will need to be able to prove that you cannot pay the money back in one go. Also, if they do take you to court, you must explain that you did NOT realise that you had been paid extra monies.
2007-02-01 03:53:00 · answer #4 · answered by music 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh poor you; I wonder how many other people would have come clean. Not many I bet. However, your previous employer does have a right to claim it back. So take the initiative and contact them explaining that you cannot possibly pay it all back in one lump sum, but you intend to pay it back and would like to come to an amicable arrangement to do so, but one that suits your current financial situation.
Good luck and be more dilligent in future.
2007-02-01 04:04:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell the empoyer that you are on a fixed income and would they mind taking so much a month off your wages every pay. As long as the company knows that you want to pay it back they will try to be flexible with you. Make sure you tell them that you have every intention of paying it back, but the lump sum will upset your finances could you please work out a monthly or bi-weekly payment option for you. Take care Heather
2007-02-01 03:49:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are entitled to have their money back. It doesn't matter who's mistake it was - you should have challenged the overpayment when you had it.
If you are foolish enough to take the advice of those who tell you to keep it then you will end up with a criminal conviction for theft. Ignore them, they're tossers. They can sue you and will almost certainly win.
Talk to your employer and agree reasonable repayment terms.
2007-02-01 04:03:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you will have to pay it back at some point. It happened to my friend.
They can actually take it out of your bank account, if they still have your details, so I would contact them and try and agree a monthly payback before they do take it or take you to court.
2007-02-01 03:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by dadn33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a situation like this when I left a company without working my notice.
They wrote to me asking for £200. I buried my head in the sand and didnt send them anything.
I then received another letter threatening me with solicitors.
I ignored it again and then got a letter from their solicitors.
I contact my previous employers and managed arranged a payment plan with them.
I recommend you dont ignore it. It you cant afford to pay it all, contact them and arrange to pay it back in installments.
2007-02-01 04:06:25 · answer #9 · answered by kimmytuk 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The could probably take you to court if they wanted to go to all the hassle. In essence; you should have paid more attention.
Check with the CAB, for more detailed advice - they should be able to help.
2007-02-01 03:48:41 · answer #10 · answered by Felidae 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋