What do I do here?

Question

I was recently rehired at the fortune 500 company Ive worked for for 7 years. When they rehired me we discussed direct deposit and I chose not to have it. It was very clearly discussed that i would not have this. When my first check arrived it was a direct deposit receipt. Turns out they sent the money to a bank acct I have not used in 2 years or ever in this state and owed money to. I had direct deposit at an earlier position in a different state 2 years prior and they just used that payment information on my current check.

They are holding me responsible to pay the money back at a later date if they are to recut a check for now. Can they do this? What can I do? (Cant afford a lawyer, just moved here and am now "in limbo" w/ a living situation). I didnt sign anything authorizing this transaction. Can they really just garnish my wages until it's paid back?

to cobra: One check is a huge deal when you just moved somewhere and live check to check making 10 bucks an hour.

Answer 1

how do you owe money to a bank???? did you skate some checks????
more than likely you are liable to repay the money deposited if they cut you a new check....what does using the account in this state have to do with anything???? are you hiding from someone....this whole thing sounds fishy to me.....it is just one check you sound as if you lost monthes of income,

Answer 2

yes, not much you can do unless you can waist more money on a lawyer. Hey, maybe you could make some money out of the deal if you sue but don't expect to keep the job long if you do.

Answer 3

they should recall the original deposit and issue you a new check. they should be 100 percent responsible for any financial screwups

Answer 4

No, they screwed up, not you.