I quit a job with a large company 2 months ago. They have continued to direct deposit paychecks into my account. I have not found another job as expected and I have used the money to live on. Other than request the money back, is there anything they can do? I know they can attempt to withdraw the money (its not there), but is there anything else?
2007-11-19 13:40:13 · 6 answers · asked by Just A 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
You have NOT committed a theft. A theft starts with YOU taking some AFFIRMATIVE action to deprive someone else (including a corporation) of their personal property, in this case, extra money.
Barring ***specific*** written terms on paper that say that the company can reverse direct deposits when they are in error, whereas those terms are some that YOU HAVE AGREED TO, that money would be considered a gift. It's not your fault they can't get their stuff straight, and if there are no such terms, you are under no duty to tell them to stop, or to give it back.
It's no different than receiving items in the mail that you didn't order.
Think about it this way. Ever been salaried? (you didn't say)
The company doesn't have to give you "terms" to make you work overtime, right? It is to their benefit and your detriment.
In the current situation, the shoe is on the other foot. Have fun!!!!!
Send me some, while you're at it (wink)
2007-11-19 14:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by Shell Answer Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of it will depend on the way your pay was based. If you were a salaried employee they may feel the need to pay you until the end of the year. I would advise calling and talking to someone in the pay roll department and asking. They can sue you to get back the money if they discover it on their own and you havent made any attempt to get in contact with them
2007-11-19 13:51:19 · answer #2 · answered by fresh_horses_7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on condition which you somewhat want to stay out of reformatory. the 2d you found out you acquire paid inappropriately you have been legally in charge for notifying them and paying them lower back. considering the fact which you probably did no longer, you're stealing the money. the indisputable fact that they despatched you a courtesy notice explaining their mistake and telling you you may supply it lower back basically helps them in courtroom whilst they sue you for damages. what form of loser scumbag even contemplates protecting stolen funds interior the 1st place?
2016-10-17 11:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can have you charged with theft. Most countries have this type of law making it a criminal offence to use money credited to your account in error.
2007-11-19 14:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by terrymaryrose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can do more than request it. They can sue you for it, and they'll win.
2007-11-19 13:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you aren't getting severance pay?
2007-11-19 13:45:50 · answer #6 · answered by memyself 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋