Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia
If an employer has been over paying you and you realize it and bring it to their attention, are you legally responsible to pay it back?
Asked on 9/03/10, 12:08 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook
Cook Legal Services, LLC
Yes.
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Answered on 9/08/10, 12:16 pm
Scott Riddle
Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
If they had underpaid you, would you think they have some obligation to pay you the difference? Of course you would. Most people would just do what is right and not get to the legal issue. If you want to contest it, you might consider how much longer you'll be working there.
Answered on 9/08/10, 12:18 pm