Legal Question in Legal Ethics in New Jersey
Quit job but former employer still sends checks.
What are the legal ramifications for someone living in NJ of accepting direct deposit payments from my former employer when I am no longer employed there? When they figure it out am I to give back the money? And if I am to give back the money does it need to be in a lump sum, and if not is there an interest rate associated with a repayment plan?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Quit job but former employer still sends checks.
The circumstances you describe constitute 2 or more felony crimes punishable by imprisonment and fines. Accepting money under false pretences or embezzlement are the two which spring to mind, and there could be larceny charges as well.
The actions you describe are foolish. Do not accept any more money; make arrangements to pay back in a lump sum that which you have already accepted.
There is no amount of money worth the hassle of a criminal prosecution, and you are in line for one according to your post.
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