Summary
In New York State, employers have an 8-week window to recoup overpayments directly. If this period has passed, they may need to pursue recovery through legal means, such as a lawsuit. The statute of limitations for breach of contract claims, including overpayment recovery, is six years. This means that even after two years, the company can still file a lawsuit to recover the overpayment. However, after 8 years, the employer is likely barred from suing due to the statute of limitations. If you receive a lawsuit notice, it is advisable to consult an attorney, review the complaint, respond timely, and consider negotiating a settlement.Full Conversation
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In New York State, the law generally allows employers to recoup overpayments within * weeks. If a year has passed, the employer would typically need to pursue recovery through other legal means, such as a lawsuit.
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So the company can sue you? For their mistake?
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Yes, the company can potentially sue to recover the overpayment even after the *-week period has passed. However, they would need to go through the legal process, which might involve proving their case in court.
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In New York State, while employers have an *-week window to recoup overpayments directly, they can still potentially sue for the amount after this period. They must go through the legal process and may need to prove their case in court.
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What if two years passed
In New York State, the statute of limitations for breach of contract claims, which typically includes overpayment recovery, is six years. Even if two years have passed, the company can still file a lawsuit to recover the overpayment.
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So sol is 6 years for overpayment recovery
Yes, the statute of limitations in New York State for breach of contract claims, including overpayment recovery, is generally six years. This means the company can still file a lawsuit to recover the overpayment even after two years.
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How is that a breach of contract?
In New York State, a breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations under a contract. Overpayment recovery is often treated as a breach of contract because the employee, knowingly or unknowingly, received more payment than agreed upon. The employer can claim that the overpayment violates the terms of the employment contract.
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In New York State, if you receive a lawsuit notice for overpayment recovery, here are some steps you can take:
- Consult an Attorney: Seek legal advice to understand your rights and obligations.
- Review the Complaint: Carefully read the lawsuit details and gather relevant documents.
- Respond Timely: File a response within the specified timeframe to avoid default judgment.
- Negotiate: Consider settling the dispute out of court if possible.
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What if it’s been 8 years
In New York State, even after 8 years, the statute of limitations for breach of contract claims, including overpayment recovery, is still 6 years. Therefore, the employer is likely barred from suing for the overpayment after 8 years.
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