Employer Overpayment Dispute Resolution

Summary

In Oregon, if an overpayment occurs due to an employers mistake and you have made a good faith effort to provide necessary information, you may not be held liable. Its important to document all communications and efforts made. You can potentially dispute the overpayment claim if the error was on the employer or insurance companys side. Consulting with a local attorney can provide specific guidance tailored to your situation.

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I live in Oregon and I have STD and LTD paid for by my employer. I had to take a leave of absence due to mental health. I was informed that they forgot to get my paystubs from employer when I returned to work even after I had called multiple times and had meetings with them weekly to biweekly to discuss my return to work and check in. Not once did they say anything until I called to ask about benefits. I then started to provide them with my paystubs myself directly to the agent assigned to my case. I received a letter that I was overpaid by $*. Should I be held liable when I made every effort to give them all of my information and paystubs when they should have been getting it from my employer themselves?
Hey ****! That sounds like a frustrating situation.
In Florida, generally, if the overpayment was due to the company's mistake and you made every effort to provide the necessary information, you might not be held liable. However, it’s best to consult with a local attorney to review the specifics of your case.
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I live in Oregon
Hi ****! Thanks for the clarification. Since you live in Oregon, your situation might be different. Generally, if an overpayment was due to the company’s mistake and you made all efforts to provide the necessary information, you may not be held liable. However, it’s best to consult with a local attorney to review the specifics of your case.
Would you like to be connected with a local lawyer who can assist you better?
No
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Although **** mentioned he does not want to be connected with a lawyer, it's important to note that cases involving overpayment disputes, especially when the individual made efforts to provide necessary information, can be complex and may benefit from legal advice.
If you have any other questions or need more information on this topic, feel free to ask!
What rights do I have in Oregon for my good faith effort?
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Hi ****! In Oregon, your rights regarding overpayment disputes and your good faith effort may include:
- Providing evidence of your good faith effort to supply the necessary information.
- Potentially disputing the overpayment claim if the mistake was on the side of the employer or insurance company.
It's always a good idea to document all communications and efforts made. If you need more specific guidance, consulting with an attorney might be beneficial. Let me know if you have any other questions!