Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

direct deposit

direct deposit are you legally obligated to give money back when your employer over pays you


Asked on 7/19/09, 1:33 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: direct deposit

If it's a true overpayment, then you owe the money.

Some employers ask job applicants for written permission to suck money back out of their bank accounts if they claim there is an overpayment. I would not sign such a paper.

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Answered on 7/19/09, 1:49 am
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: direct deposit

You are obligated to repay the money. The fact that you received it via direct deposit is not relevant.

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Answered on 7/19/09, 2:33 am


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