Employer Overpayment Recovery Guide

Summary

Employers can generally recover overpaid wages, but must follow specific procedures, which vary by state. Review your employment contract and state laws for guidance. Raises are typically separate from overpayment issues. Consider discussing with HR for clarity on your raise.

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I was overpaid by my employer all last year
****, overpayment issues can be tricky. Employers are generally entitled to recover overpaid wages.
- Check your employment contract and any relevant company policies.
- Employers might have to follow specific procedures to recover the overpaid amount.
- Some states have specific laws prohibiting unauthorized deductions from wages.
Where are you located? This will help provide more specific information.
And now they want to give me a very small raise this yr
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****, it sounds like you have a concern about your raise. While overpayment recovery is a separate issue, your raise may be a different matter.
- Review your employment contract for any terms regarding raises.
- Consider discussing the matter with HR to understand the rationale behind the raise.
Where are you located? This will help provide more specific legal information.