Do I have to return overpaid wages to my ex employer?

Question

My ex employer, which is a very big multi national, paid me 1 months' wages extra by mistake. Do I have to return the money?

Answer 1

not unless they ask for it,  keep the money aside for a couple of months and if they havent asked for it back then go on a shopping spree

Answer 2

If they have noticed then yes unfortunately you do. If not, go nuts, They all have enough money!!

Answer 3

Yes, I am afraid you most certainly do!

Answer 4

Yes in fact most employers have you sign papers that state this in your preemployment paperwork. Also I know my work has direct deposit and has the right to withdraw funds that were overpaid as well.

Answer 5

if they do not no then keep it

Answer 6

This is  sad, if out of 5 responses, only 2 suggest you do.

If your integrity counts for something, ask them if this is correct???  Then, either way, you won't have to worry about it.

Answer 7

What they don't no wont bother them .

Answer 8

If they don't know dont worry you could set up another bank account and transfer all of your money over but leave a few quid in your main account to keep it open.  That way your ex company can't even touch your money without a court order.

Answer 9

Have they noticed?