Overpayment of wages after leaving?

Kaygal

I have recently been sent a letter fron my previous employer that they have overpaid wages of £500. I did not think I was overpaid at all as I had left in the middle of the month, and assumed the money was from annual leave.

I left the job due to disability that had gotten worse and I could no longer work. I am unemployed and have been since I left, I am also not on benefits as I have been in and out of hospital, and only just diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. I am already in debt because of this disorder and I have now paid a lot of it off, this is debt that is my own fault. I have absolutely no way to pay this money back and I don't know what to do anymore

sourcrates

Hi,

You must have some kind of income surely ?

How do you live day to day otherwise ?

Certainly look again at what benefits you may be entitled too.

I would send a simple letter to your ex employer telling them your not working at the present time and will update them when your situation improves.

You say you have other debt ? How much in total ?

Just to put your mind at ease even if your ex employer took you to court, they would not set a repayment sum you could not afford.

Muttipops

I had this happen to me, my ex-employer was correct and I simply agreed with them that I would pay a monthly amount by standing order until the amount was paid off, in my case, £600.


I agree that you should send them a letter as sourcrates suggests above, also asking for a breakdown of how they come to the conclusion you were overpaid. In other words, they need to prove it, not just demand the cash!

National_Debtline

Hi Kaygal

It sounds like getting some income should be your first priority. From the sounds of it you might be eligible for Employment Support Allowance (ESA), or Universal Credit. You may also have an entitlement to Personal independence Payments (PIP).

You can look into dealing with the debt once you’re able to complete a budget.

If you have other debts you also need to deal with I think it’s a good idea to contact one of the free debt advice charities for full advice on dealing with your situation.

James
@natdebtline

andyfromotley

Hi Kaygal.

You need to ask for evidence that you have been overpaid.

Assuming that you have been overpaid then you definitely have to pay it back if they insist.

However........... relax, you dont have the money therefore they cant get it at the moment. Write to them and explain your situation. Ask if they will consider writing it off as a guesture of goodwill. They may they may not. If not follow sourcrates advice.