Wages/salary question

[Shinobi]

Eric Mc said:

Shinobi said:

Interesting question, I never check my salary so could easily be under or overpaid and wouldn't even know.

Can I suggest that you are rather naive and careless?

Of course you can it's the Internet dear chap.

[simoid]

andyjo1982 said:

Evening all

If my employer has paid me a higher salary than usual, for no reason, just an error on their part, would I have to pay it back? Or are they entitled to pay me a reduced rate next month to make up the difference?

If the extra amount was specifically listed on my wage slip as a bonus, again, would I have to pay it back or are they entitled to just pay me less the difference the next month?

Cant seem to find anything on Google about this. Any official links to laws etc would be useful.

Thanks

I'm now fairly certain that the amount in question is >£500k and the OP has done a runner.

[Countdown]

simoid said:

I'm now fairly certain that the amount in question is >£500k and the OP has done a runner.

Call me Mr Cynic but my gut feeling (and it's a pretty impressive gut!)is that OP was hoping the PH massive would say

You're legally entitled to keep the money
The employer won't be able to recover it
Its the stupid lefty employers fault
You're also entitled to sue him for compensation and sleep with his 18 yo daughter / son / alsation (delete as appropriate)

PH unfortunately has suggested he pay it back and that anybody who doesn't is a bit scrote-y. OP has therefore gone away wondering whether or not he should chance it and hope Employer doesn't pick up on the error.

I could be completely wrong though

[Welshbeef]

Next pay run coming up.


Note we ensure all mgrs are fully aware of any oddities with salary payments - and we always ask have they told you yet. If its someone who has poor behaviours and good /bad performance for some it could be the final nail in the coffin. Also for those which we expect to progress not being aware of personal finances OR not coming forward would raise questions.


Pay expenses easiest way to get rid of someone.


Hopefully OP who has not reappeared did the right thing IF not well he had the advice and took the chance