wrong wages paid into account-time limit on company to re-claim it?
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The first answer is closest to correct. I am not sure were this "time limit" came from. As long as you work for this company and you have given them permission to directly depostit funds they also have the right to ertrieve funds mistakenly deposited. They also can take it from your next check and this is probably the method they would actually take as it is the easist. However, if they can show they mistakenly deposited funds you did not deserve and you then quit working for them they can take you to court, place a bad rating on your credit by gaining a judgement, and/or file criminal charges for theft or embezzlement. Especially if you work in an office postition which would enable you to access the computers. They could claim they did not make a mistake that YOU did this on your own or with the assistance of somebody else in the office.\n\nIn any regards it is morally and ethically wrong to take something you know is not yours. That is stealing. I suggest you take the first answerer suggestion. Take the inititive and demonstrate a code of conduct in which you are honorable, ethical and responsible. Even if you are not by bringing this to their attention you are giving the impression you are those things. I would hope you would do the right thing just because it is the right thing and not becuase you were forced, but hey it is your life and you are the one who has to live with your behavior.\n\nGood luck in this moral delemma, and I wish you all the best. Sometimes we learn by the mistakes we make and we become better for it.
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Your last wages due should be available to you on the next scheduled pay day. If not, you can file a complaint with MESC. But as soon as they get the complaint, you will probably be paid and they may say it was lost in the mail and there is no action taken on the employer.
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Check with a lawyer for Colorado-specific laws, but no, it should not be legal. Your paycheck is money you earned for things you ALREADY did, since it's issued after every two weeks (or however long, point being, its after the hours you worked). Therefore, they have no right to not pay you for what you already did.
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You need to contact their HR department.  As long as you filed the expenses at the time you left, they will pay you.
940493
Perfectly legal. You should watch the news more! If you are being paid to work for that company, work. Do not access anything personal except at lunch or breaktime.Our company also checks to make sure no one is going on naughty websites and can tell you what has been erased even! You can come in early or stay late for personal things, if you have no other choice. They are not interested in your bank account-only of you were paying bills on company time.
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Yes! I experienced the same thing. I am on a fixed income and the amount that it took for me to try to go in to it was alot that I shouldn't have tried. I called them the same day and said I would like to have my money back, and I got the answer that it wasn't refundable, at cash flow direct.
866706
I would call the Dept. of Labor right away, ask for the wage & hour division, and then look for another job. There are laws which protect you.
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At my last job I was the Comptroller and handled payroll as well. We had several disputes over wages (that occured before I took the position) and the DOL (US Dept. Of Labor) was involved. Trust me when I say that they are very thurough and will be on your side the whole way through. I posted a link below that will take you to the DOL webpage that will allow you to file a formal complaint. Also search for your state's Dept. Of Labor and file a complaint there also if they allow you to. There is no excuse for an employer to hold your hard-earned money from you. Best of luck to you!\n\n\n\nFairPay — Filing a Complaint for Back Wages Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)\n\nWho Can File a Complaint? \n\nAny non-exempt employee covered by the FLSA who believes that he or she has not been paid the required federal minimum wage (currently $5.15 per hour) or overtime (1½ times the regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week) may file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor. \nWhere Can a Complaint be Filed? \n\nA complaint may be filed by mail or in person at any WHD District Office. \nWhen Should a Complaint be Filed? \n\nThe FLSA contains a two-year statute of limitations (three-years for willful violations). This means that any part of a back wage claim which was earned more than two years before a federal court lawsuit is filed may not be collectible. \nAccordingly, to ensure WHD can complete its investigation before the statute of limitation expires, employees should file complaints with WHD as soon as the violation occurs but no later than 18 months after the violation occurred. \nWhat Information Must Be Included in a Complaint? \n\nThe employee's name, address, and telephone number (with the best time of the day to be reached); \nEmployee's job title and a description of the kind of work done; \nRate, method and frequency of wage payment — for example: paid weekly at $7.00 per hour or paid a salary of $900.00 twice each month ; \nNumber of hours actually worked each week; \nA description of the alleged violation(s) — for example: my employer failed to pay overtime for extra shifts or failed to pay for time spent loading the truck ; \nDate(s) of the alleged violation(s); and \nThe employer's name, address, telephone number and nature of business (for example : school, farm, restaurant , etc.). \nWhat Happens When a Complaint is Filed? \n\nWHD staff will review the complaint to determine if the complainant: (1) was/is a non-exempt employee performing work covered by the FLSA, and (2) may have been paid/not paid in violation of FLSA requirements. \nWHD staff will contact the complainant if the information provided is insufficient to make these determinations or if permission to use the complainant's name during an investigation is required to pursue the investigation. \nIf the review provides a reasonable belief that a potential violation of the FLSA has occurred, which the WHD can rectify, an investigation of the employer will be scheduled. \nIf the WHD is unable to conduct an investigation or secure back wages as a result of an investigation, the employee retains the right to bring a private lawsuit in federal court to recover back wages. \nHow Can I Learn More About Federal Wage Requirements? \n\nFor additional information, visit the WHD Web site: and/or call the WHD toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243) .
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Be careful.  I don't think that you can garnish a subcontractor's wages, since he is not an employee. If you do, the subcontractor may be able to sue the company for the contractual compensation for his work.\n\nSeek advice from an attorney (in-house or other).
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Chase up your employer and ask him to return the form !\nAsk for an interim or emergency payment.
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you need to contact the inland revenue www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk From the sound of it though, if you've been in full time employment and the different companies you've worked for have sorted out your wages, I cant imagine you getting a rebate, but its worth a try
767042
Just pay it back. NO legal problem, but make up a story as to why you thought you were getting the extra money.
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Unless you signed a form that says you would participate in a benefit program and allow the company to deduct money from your paycheck, the comapony is stealing from you. It is that simple. A company may not withold funds from you without your written authorization.\n\nSeek a lawyer immediately to help get your money back.\n\nGood luck!
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The circumstances leading to reduction of your salary  is arbitrary provided it is singled out and done without information, cause and enquiry. If what you state is the fact, please give a letter to your controlling/appointing authority pointing out the discrepency, at the same time request them to set it right to the correct position.  If this does not elicit any reply or corrective action within say 15-20 days, give another reminder urging them to set right the discrepency.  Now enclose the copy of your earlier letter also to this letter.  Please obtain acknowledgement from your employer with seal of office and date of receipt every time you correspond on this matter with your employer.  If no acknowledgement is given or is refused, you may send the same through Registered post Acknowledgement due from the Post office and post a copy of the same under certificate of posting and keep them all securedly.  \n\nStill nothing happens means, you have to report the matter to the next higher authority within your organisation, which is called as apellate authority and request its intervention and give justice to you. If this is not in existence in your organisation, then what you have done in step I is sufficient and you may proceed with the subsequent steps suggested herein.\n\nIf this also fails to evoke any sort of response, then you approach an advocate and cause a legal notice to the employer, provided you have no UNION of employees to refer this matter. You have to be prepared to work honestly, at the same time protect your rights also. Donot worry, if you are on the right track, nothing will happen.  You will get back your salary with interest and other compensation, as reducing the salary of an employee without sufficient reasons and enquiry besides notice is illegal and penal.
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Well, if the facts are as you've described you should consult an attorney regarding the filing of a wrongful termination suit.  Of course, if the company can't pay its bills what's the point?\n\nFile for unemployment -- if your former employer is stupid enough to contest appeal to the Labor Relations board in your state/community -- and find a better job.
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BIG TIME, pal - you're in for a shock - you have to pay employee's AND employer's NI
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Hey, Fireguy,\n\nInteresting question, thanks for holding it open for me.  I hope you post your results when you resolve this.\n\nI called a friend who is a city councilmember in the San Diego area.\n\nHe said to document your problem and submit a request, in person, for a corrected W-2 to your payroll department.\n\nHe said that in his city, El Cajon, that if you do not recieve COMPLETE cooperation, he would welcome your call and help you solve your problem.  He is certain your city council will feel the same.\n\nIt is possible his concern is rooted in a deep concern for your overall welfare and well being.  But, if not, it is likely his reason that under this fact pattern the city paid too much employer taxes!\n\nFor example, if your four months were about 12,000, his city paid about $918 too much!  \n\nDuring the 4 months you did not work, the city does not owe the tax.  If you do not correct the situation, they can not recover their overpayment.\n\nI hope this sounds clear from the city council point of view.\n\nOf course, without a corrected W-2, a tax professional can determine, as you likely could, the correct amounts of other taxes and withholdings, with the understanding that your gross pay is overstated by the 4 months of Workers Comp.\n\nBut, those amounts will all be different than what is on your W-2 now.  The FICA, and other taxes you already paid, are overstated on your current W-2.\n\nYou can always call a professional and ask their opinion before committing them to your return.  Obviously, with a corrected W-2, you can easily handle your own and save paying anyone else a fee.\n\nPlease let me know if I can help further.  I would like to know that you continued to handle your tax forms and paid the lowest possible tax.\n\nGood Luck.\n\nPS I am a volunteer for my local fire department north of San Vicente, Baja, Mexico.  Our ´new´ engine is a 1961 model that we are very grateful for the donation from the states.  500 gallons!!  Have you ever ridden on the ´hang onto the back´ type? LOL You should see us!!