Overpayment of wages

redding

Hi everyone.

I left a part time job after a few shifts back in October.

Because it was only a few shifts, I honestly cannot remember how many hours were worked, etc. I never received any payslips.

Yesterday I received a letter dated 16/12/10 that they overpaid me by £102.

How do I draft a response letter, should I ask they forward me on payslips and offer a payment plan? With christmas/car repairs etc I couldn't pay that out right.

Thanks

jazzyman01

I would write something along the lines of

"I am in receipt of your letter dated xxx received xx.

This was something of a shock as I do not believe that I was overpaid for working at xxxx.

It may well be that you have mistaken me for another temporary staff member. However, if you are sure that it is me and have any proof, please provide detailed evidence as soon as possible."

I would then send it and it is up to them to provide any supporting evidence. If they do, and you agree that you owe the money, you can offer to pay it back over a period of time that is suitable to you and will not put you in any financial hardship. After all, it was their error.

redding

Ok thanks....so you don't think in the few weeks sending the letter/getting a resoonse they're going to file a claim against me or anything?

I'd be in a better off place of paying around end of Jan and I'vw every intention of paying, if it's legit

SeduLOUs

If you're happy to pay it (providing it is legitimate) then a letter as per the above post would be more than sufficient to buy you a little time, and you have every right to an explanation as to how this overpayment has occurred.

I would probably leave out the section regarding a possible mix-up with another employee and just state that you will be happy to reimburse the overpayment once they can demonstrate evidence of it.

For £102 I very much doubt they would take any further steps at this point - it would cost them more to start a small claims case or to get a solicitor involved.

somethingcorporate

jazzyman01 wrote: »

I would write something along the lines of

"I am in receipt of your letter dated xxx received xx.

This was something of a shock as I do not believe that I was overpaid for working at xxxx.

It may well be that you have mistaken me for another temporary staff member. However, if you are sure that it is me and have any proof, please provide detailed evidence as soon as possible."

I would then send it and it is up to them to provide any supporting evidence. If they do, and you agree that you owe the money, you can offer to pay it back over a period of time that is suitable to you and will not put you in any financial hardship. After all, it was their error.

Personally I would leave the emotion out of it and remain professional.

Something along the lines of:

"In regard to your letter dated xxx.

Could you please provide a breakdown as to the hours worked and payment made for my time in employment at xx, supporting the assertion of an overpayment.

Until you can provide evidence that an overpayment has actually occurred I will not be entering any further correspondence on the issue."

Hope that helps.

jazzyman01

How you respond is completely up to you. The fact you have responded and asked for clarification is in your favour. It is highly unlikely that they will chase you with legal letter until they consider they have responded to your reasonable requests.