I left a job in May and two weeks ago , i got a letter saying they over paid me on my last wage.
Do i have to pay the money back.
I heard that when they have left it over a certain amount of time that i dont have to give it back.
Help
2007-09-25 02:28:05 · 10 answers · asked by rie 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I don't think you should have to, If you left in May, 2 Week's ago is a long time off from May.
Search on google and look at the law's
I don't think you will have to
xoxo
2007-09-25 02:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by Amb3rJayn3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to search your gut and do what you believe is right. You should have copies of your paycheck stubs and you can determine yourself if you were overpaid or not. Right now, it is your word against theirs, and if their accounting is sloppy enough to overpay you, how accurate can it be now? Their accounting/payroll department must have been audited and some errors were found. A lot depends upon how much money is involved in the alleged overpayment. Can you pay it back and not miss it or will you starve and go homeless if you have to pay it back all at once. That is what you need an attorney for. Most will give you 1/2 hour free consultation.
2007-09-25 20:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morally, yes, you should give it back.
Legally, it depends on the local laws. See about getting a free consultation from a lawyer if you're dead-set on keeping it.
2007-09-25 09:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by misshiccups 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how much it is. If it's substantial they could take you to court over it. Make sure it's worth the court costs before you keep it.
2007-09-25 09:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by PJ R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did they overpay you? If so, you should do the ethical thing and return it. If they didn't overpay you, then you should write to them and explain that there was no error in your final paycheck.
2007-09-25 09:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give it back.
Contact your state's labor department for better advice though. They should know the laws pertaining to your situation.
2007-09-25 09:40:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Admit nothing. Tell them to contact your lawyer. They will give up and go away.
2007-09-25 09:31:26 · answer #7 · answered by mikeburns55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are they going to do? bill you? its up to you if you want to keep it...you won't get in trouble...but its an honesty issue. lol
2007-09-25 09:31:28 · answer #8 · answered by rancidbee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.....I wouldnt just tell them that!Lol
2007-09-25 09:36:01 · answer #9 · answered by StEpHaNiE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lisa please come home, i miss you so much, im not the same immature person i use to be, call me
2007-09-25 09:30:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋