Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Overpayment of wages
I ended my employment relationship with a company and got paid all outstanding wages and benefits in a timely fashion.
However, the company continuees to pay my salary as if I never left! Can I keep this extra ''benefit'' or do they have a legal right to seek reimbursment if this turns out to be a misstake in their accounting?

I can envision the mess this will create with insurance companies, taxes, pension etc., if I have to pay back the ''extra'' wages and roll back the accounting. I really don't want to suffer from other peoples misstakes!

Asked on 6/11/04, 10:28 am

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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Re: Overpayment of wages

If you don't give it back immediately, you could end up sued or arrested for fraud, etc.

Answered on 6/15/04, 8:48 pm

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

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Re: Overpayment of wages

Call the company immediately, and make arrangements to repay the money as quickly as possible.

Answered on 6/15/04, 9:48 pm

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