Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

former employeer wants severance overpayment back

My former employeer terminated me and then continued to pay my severance long after it was due to expire. I faxed letters to the VP in charge of my group for the first three overpayments and one letter to the corporate fax.

A year later I get a certifed letter from them claiming an audit revealed an overpayment to me and they want me to call and confirm receipt of the money and for me to repay the money.

I am still unemployeed and even if I were employed I could not afford to repay that much money... what is a boy to do?


Asked on 12/09/04, 4:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: former employeer wants severance overpayment back

It seems you are trying to keep monies to which you have entitlement. Try to resolve the matter with your former eployer

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Answered on 12/10/04, 8:37 pm
Moses Williams Moses E. Williams, Attorney at Law

Re: former employeer wants severance overpayment back

They will have to file suit against you for the overpayment. They could also give you a bad reference for your next potential job. I am available to consult with you on this case.

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Answered on 12/10/04, 9:32 am


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