My former company is still paying me even though I left 3 months ago.. ?

Question

My former company is still paying me even though I left 3 months ago. I thought they would pay a few additional weeks, one paycheck, but have continued to pay me. Can they come after me for the money?

Answer 1

Yes. Payroll can always come after you if they discover their error. There have been multiple times that I (or a friend) have received some unexplained overtime pay... only to find that same amount deducted a few weeks later. The fact that you aren't employed will make no difference if it's money that you shouldn't be receiving-- they'll still get it back somehow.