Furthermore, an express provision in many employment contracts allows corrections to be made in case of payroll errors. Deductions from wages to correct an overpayment can be made in one lump sum or in a series of instalments.
However employers should provide notice to the employees and seek agreement in advance of any deductions. Where the overpayment is significant, spreading the recovery over a period of time will help to avoid disputes. A recovery agreement should ideally be made in writing and signed by both parties.
Agreed adjustments can then be made in payroll. The employer has the right to reclaim overpaid wages even if the employee has left the company. However if the employee has already left, it can be more difficult for employers to recover any overpayments.
Action should be taken quickly in case the final salary payment has not yet been made. If the final payment has been made, an informal request seeking repayment can be made to the former employee. If they refuse, court action can be considered - but success will depend on the financial circumstances of the former employee, and legal fees may cost more than the sum in question. Where an overpayment is only discovered after an employee has left, and they refuse to make voluntary repayment, the employer should consider the legal options.
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