Last employer continues to pay me
This is a very frustrating situation as the last employer continues to pay me despite my multiple calls to their helpline to rectify the situation. I've called the HR and Payroll department multiple times and filed reports.
When they ask for money back, it will cost me a lot of time and effort to resolve this as it has screwed up my taxes and retirement accounts etc. What is the advice on how to deal with this? I'm tired of telling them to stop paying me. This is very large corporation.
payroll overpayment
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This is a very frustrating situation as the last employer continues to pay me despite my multiple calls to their helpline to rectify the situation. I've called the HR and Payroll department multiple times and filed reports.
When they ask for money back, it will cost me a lot of time and effort to resolve this as it has screwed up my taxes and retirement accounts etc. What is the advice on how to deal with this? I'm tired of telling them to stop paying me. This is very large corporation.
payroll overpayment
asked 6 hours ago
ste_kwrste_kwr
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Do you have records of your attempts to rectify the situation? At least logs of your calls will be very helpful
– Vylix
6 hours ago
No, but I'm sure they have records of all the calls.
– ste_kwr
6 hours ago
What did their HR say when you called them to explain that you were no longer working there and still getting paid?
– Kozaky
6 hours ago
When they want the money back why would they proof you called them about the issue? If you have copies of reports, then (depending on country you're in) you could keep the money as company new they shouldn't pay you but choose to do so.
– SZCZERZO KŁY
6 hours ago
4
"I'm sure they have records of all the calls." I wouldn't be so sure of that. And even if they do, it's probably a good idea to keep your own records.
– a CVn
1 hour ago
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This is a very frustrating situation as the last employer continues to pay me despite my multiple calls to their helpline to rectify the situation. I've called the HR and Payroll department multiple times and filed reports.
When they ask for money back, it will cost me a lot of time and effort to resolve this as it has screwed up my taxes and retirement accounts etc. What is the advice on how to deal with this? I'm tired of telling them to stop paying me. This is very large corporation.
payroll overpayment
asked 6 hours ago
ste_kwrste_kwr
1372
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This is a very frustrating situation as the last employer continues to pay me despite my multiple calls to their helpline to rectify the situation. I've called the HR and Payroll department multiple times and filed reports.
When they ask for money back, it will cost me a lot of time and effort to resolve this as it has screwed up my taxes and retirement accounts etc. What is the advice on how to deal with this? I'm tired of telling them to stop paying me. This is very large corporation.
payroll overpayment
payroll overpayment
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Do you have records of your attempts to rectify the situation? At least logs of your calls will be very helpful
– Vylix
6 hours ago
No, but I'm sure they have records of all the calls.
– ste_kwr
6 hours ago
What did their HR say when you called them to explain that you were no longer working there and still getting paid?
– Kozaky
6 hours ago
When they want the money back why would they proof you called them about the issue? If you have copies of reports, then (depending on country you're in) you could keep the money as company new they shouldn't pay you but choose to do so.
– SZCZERZO KŁY
6 hours ago
4
"I'm sure they have records of all the calls." I wouldn't be so sure of that. And even if they do, it's probably a good idea to keep your own records.
– a CVn
1 hour ago
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Do you have records of your attempts to rectify the situation? At least logs of your calls will be very helpful
– Vylix
6 hours ago
No, but I'm sure they have records of all the calls.
– ste_kwr
6 hours ago
What did their HR say when you called them to explain that you were no longer working there and still getting paid?
– Kozaky
6 hours ago
When they want the money back why would they proof you called them about the issue? If you have copies of reports, then (depending on country you're in) you could keep the money as company new they shouldn't pay you but choose to do so.
– SZCZERZO KŁY
6 hours ago
4
"I'm sure they have records of all the calls." I wouldn't be so sure of that. And even if they do, it's probably a good idea to keep your own records.
– a CVn
1 hour ago
Do you have records of your attempts to rectify the situation? At least logs of your calls will be very helpful
– Vylix
6 hours ago
Do you have records of your attempts to rectify the situation? At least logs of your calls will be very helpful
– Vylix
6 hours ago
No, but I'm sure they have records of all the calls.
– ste_kwr
6 hours ago
No, but I'm sure they have records of all the calls.
– ste_kwr
6 hours ago
What did their HR say when you called them to explain that you were no longer working there and still getting paid?
– Kozaky
6 hours ago
What did their HR say when you called them to explain that you were no longer working there and still getting paid?
– Kozaky
6 hours ago
When they want the money back why would they proof you called them about the issue? If you have copies of reports, then (depending on country you're in) you could keep the money as company new they shouldn't pay you but choose to do so.
– SZCZERZO KŁY
6 hours ago
When they want the money back why would they proof you called them about the issue? If you have copies of reports, then (depending on country you're in) you could keep the money as company new they shouldn't pay you but choose to do so.
– SZCZERZO KŁY
6 hours ago
4
4
"I'm sure they have records of all the calls." I wouldn't be so sure of that. And even if they do, it's probably a good idea to keep your own records.
– a CVn
1 hour ago
"I'm sure they have records of all the calls." I wouldn't be so sure of that. And even if they do, it's probably a good idea to keep your own records.
– a CVn
1 hour ago
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Don’t spend the money. You should put it aside for when you are asked for the money back.
Inform the company that they are still paying you. A registered letter to their company address will be fine. Don’t offer anything. It’s their mess, they can clean it up.
If they paid for health insurance, pension etc. That’s their problem to get the money back. They will probably also pay taxes on your behalf; again it’s their problem to get that money back.
So if they ask for more than your paycheque your answer is no. If they ask for your paycheque back, you call the tax office and enquire how much they think you earned, and if there are problems you sort that out first.
Let’s say you make $5000 a month, you were paid 3 months when you worked elsewhere, and the tax office thinks you made $75000 instead of 60,000. Any extra cost you have is up to your company. So they sort it, or they can’t have all their money back.
answered 5 hours ago
gnasher729gnasher729
84.2k38149267
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Put it aside in an interest-bearing account. You will be able to keep the interest, even if the pay eventually goes back.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
add a comment |
Don't spend the money.
In many jurisdictions, employers have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back. Keep the money they have paid you to one side.
Do keep trying to contact them. Skip HR and escalate it up the chain if you have to
If you have the contact details for your old manager (assuming they still work there), that would be a good place to start. It should trigger an internal investigation as to why HR or Accounts have screwed up so hard, at the very least.
answered 5 hours ago
520520
1,680213
3
Yup. Maybe create a second bank account and have any money from "payee x" re-directed there automatically. That way it won't interfere with OPs finances
– Richard
5 hours ago
2
"employees have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back" - I assume you meant employers rather than employees?
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
@JoeStrazzere Whoops! Good catch! Fixed :)
– 520
1 hour ago
That sounds like the beginning of a joke: "You have overpaid me! Now, I want it all back..."
– Juha Untinen
1 hour ago
@JuhaUntinen "...with interest"
– 520
1 hour ago
add a comment |
While this may be a pain to do, create a second bank account, transfer all of your funds, minus the errant pay, and keep the first account to hold only the errant transfers so that your funds are not blended.
Contact your local tax office for advice, and continue to pester HR, and CC senior management in the company so that they are made aware.
Truth be told, a friendly call from the taxman may make them move, so please do not skip that step.
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
89.8k64230354
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Keep the money unspent for now, you will be asked to reimburse it.
Send a formal letter to the company with proof of receipt stating the issue and your willingness to pay back the wrongfully transferred money, so that you can prove you didn't actively try to steal money from them.
Just to be on the safe side, you could also contact your bank telling them to refuse incoming transfer from your old company.
answered 5 hours ago
BriseFlotsBriseFlots
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I wonder what the downvotes are about, please leave some comment so that I can improve the answer or explain why this approach is inappropriate when downvoting.
– BriseFlots
1 hour ago
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I agree with previous answer to not spend it.
As for screwing up your taxes and plans, you should put in your formal claim that accounting charges (hiring a professional accountant, transfert fees, ...) will be deduced from the money they sent you before returning it, as it was not your fault.
answered 5 hours ago
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Don’t spend the money. You should put it aside for when you are asked for the money back.
Inform the company that they are still paying you. A registered letter to their company address will be fine. Don’t offer anything. It’s their mess, they can clean it up.
If they paid for health insurance, pension etc. That’s their problem to get the money back. They will probably also pay taxes on your behalf; again it’s their problem to get that money back.
So if they ask for more than your paycheque your answer is no. If they ask for your paycheque back, you call the tax office and enquire how much they think you earned, and if there are problems you sort that out first.
Let’s say you make $5000 a month, you were paid 3 months when you worked elsewhere, and the tax office thinks you made $75000 instead of 60,000. Any extra cost you have is up to your company. So they sort it, or they can’t have all their money back.
answered 5 hours ago
gnasher729gnasher729
84.2k38149267
7
Put it aside in an interest-bearing account. You will be able to keep the interest, even if the pay eventually goes back.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
add a comment |
Don’t spend the money. You should put it aside for when you are asked for the money back.
Inform the company that they are still paying you. A registered letter to their company address will be fine. Don’t offer anything. It’s their mess, they can clean it up.
If they paid for health insurance, pension etc. That’s their problem to get the money back. They will probably also pay taxes on your behalf; again it’s their problem to get that money back.
So if they ask for more than your paycheque your answer is no. If they ask for your paycheque back, you call the tax office and enquire how much they think you earned, and if there are problems you sort that out first.
Let’s say you make $5000 a month, you were paid 3 months when you worked elsewhere, and the tax office thinks you made $75000 instead of 60,000. Any extra cost you have is up to your company. So they sort it, or they can’t have all their money back.
answered 5 hours ago
gnasher729gnasher729
84.2k38149267
7
Put it aside in an interest-bearing account. You will be able to keep the interest, even if the pay eventually goes back.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
add a comment |
Don’t spend the money. You should put it aside for when you are asked for the money back.
Inform the company that they are still paying you. A registered letter to their company address will be fine. Don’t offer anything. It’s their mess, they can clean it up.
If they paid for health insurance, pension etc. That’s their problem to get the money back. They will probably also pay taxes on your behalf; again it’s their problem to get that money back.
So if they ask for more than your paycheque your answer is no. If they ask for your paycheque back, you call the tax office and enquire how much they think you earned, and if there are problems you sort that out first.
Let’s say you make $5000 a month, you were paid 3 months when you worked elsewhere, and the tax office thinks you made $75000 instead of 60,000. Any extra cost you have is up to your company. So they sort it, or they can’t have all their money back.
answered 5 hours ago
gnasher729gnasher729
84.2k38149267
Don’t spend the money. You should put it aside for when you are asked for the money back.
Inform the company that they are still paying you. A registered letter to their company address will be fine. Don’t offer anything. It’s their mess, they can clean it up.
If they paid for health insurance, pension etc. That’s their problem to get the money back. They will probably also pay taxes on your behalf; again it’s their problem to get that money back.
So if they ask for more than your paycheque your answer is no. If they ask for your paycheque back, you call the tax office and enquire how much they think you earned, and if there are problems you sort that out first.
Let’s say you make $5000 a month, you were paid 3 months when you worked elsewhere, and the tax office thinks you made $75000 instead of 60,000. Any extra cost you have is up to your company. So they sort it, or they can’t have all their money back.
answered 5 hours ago
gnasher729gnasher729
84.2k38149267
answered 5 hours ago
gnasher729gnasher729
84.2k38149267
answered 5 hours ago
gnasher729gnasher729
84.2k38149267
answered 5 hours ago
gnasher729gnasher729
84.2k38149267
84.2k38149267
7
Put it aside in an interest-bearing account. You will be able to keep the interest, even if the pay eventually goes back.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
add a comment |
7
Put it aside in an interest-bearing account. You will be able to keep the interest, even if the pay eventually goes back.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
7
7
Put it aside in an interest-bearing account. You will be able to keep the interest, even if the pay eventually goes back.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
Put it aside in an interest-bearing account. You will be able to keep the interest, even if the pay eventually goes back.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
add a comment |
Don't spend the money.
In many jurisdictions, employers have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back. Keep the money they have paid you to one side.
Do keep trying to contact them. Skip HR and escalate it up the chain if you have to
If you have the contact details for your old manager (assuming they still work there), that would be a good place to start. It should trigger an internal investigation as to why HR or Accounts have screwed up so hard, at the very least.
answered 5 hours ago
520520
1,680213
3
Yup. Maybe create a second bank account and have any money from "payee x" re-directed there automatically. That way it won't interfere with OPs finances
– Richard
5 hours ago
2
"employees have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back" - I assume you meant employers rather than employees?
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
@JoeStrazzere Whoops! Good catch! Fixed :)
– 520
1 hour ago
That sounds like the beginning of a joke: "You have overpaid me! Now, I want it all back..."
– Juha Untinen
1 hour ago
@JuhaUntinen "...with interest"
– 520
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Don't spend the money.
In many jurisdictions, employers have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back. Keep the money they have paid you to one side.
Do keep trying to contact them. Skip HR and escalate it up the chain if you have to
If you have the contact details for your old manager (assuming they still work there), that would be a good place to start. It should trigger an internal investigation as to why HR or Accounts have screwed up so hard, at the very least.
answered 5 hours ago
520520
1,680213
3
Yup. Maybe create a second bank account and have any money from "payee x" re-directed there automatically. That way it won't interfere with OPs finances
– Richard
5 hours ago
2
"employees have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back" - I assume you meant employers rather than employees?
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
@JoeStrazzere Whoops! Good catch! Fixed :)
– 520
1 hour ago
That sounds like the beginning of a joke: "You have overpaid me! Now, I want it all back..."
– Juha Untinen
1 hour ago
@JuhaUntinen "...with interest"
– 520
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Don't spend the money.
In many jurisdictions, employers have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back. Keep the money they have paid you to one side.
Do keep trying to contact them. Skip HR and escalate it up the chain if you have to
If you have the contact details for your old manager (assuming they still work there), that would be a good place to start. It should trigger an internal investigation as to why HR or Accounts have screwed up so hard, at the very least.
answered 5 hours ago
520520
1,680213
Don't spend the money.
In many jurisdictions, employers have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back. Keep the money they have paid you to one side.
Do keep trying to contact them. Skip HR and escalate it up the chain if you have to
If you have the contact details for your old manager (assuming they still work there), that would be a good place to start. It should trigger an internal investigation as to why HR or Accounts have screwed up so hard, at the very least.
answered 5 hours ago
520520
1,680213
edited 1 hour ago
answered 5 hours ago
520520
1,680213
answered 5 hours ago
520520
1,680213
answered 5 hours ago
520520
1,680213
1,680213
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Yup. Maybe create a second bank account and have any money from "payee x" re-directed there automatically. That way it won't interfere with OPs finances
– Richard
5 hours ago
2
"employees have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back" - I assume you meant employers rather than employees?
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
@JoeStrazzere Whoops! Good catch! Fixed :)
– 520
1 hour ago
That sounds like the beginning of a joke: "You have overpaid me! Now, I want it all back..."
– Juha Untinen
1 hour ago
@JuhaUntinen "...with interest"
– 520
1 hour ago
add a comment |
3
Yup. Maybe create a second bank account and have any money from "payee x" re-directed there automatically. That way it won't interfere with OPs finances
– Richard
5 hours ago
2
"employees have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back" - I assume you meant employers rather than employees?
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
@JoeStrazzere Whoops! Good catch! Fixed :)
– 520
1 hour ago
That sounds like the beginning of a joke: "You have overpaid me! Now, I want it all back..."
– Juha Untinen
1 hour ago
@JuhaUntinen "...with interest"
– 520
1 hour ago
3
3
Yup. Maybe create a second bank account and have any money from "payee x" re-directed there automatically. That way it won't interfere with OPs finances
– Richard
5 hours ago
Yup. Maybe create a second bank account and have any money from "payee x" re-directed there automatically. That way it won't interfere with OPs finances
– Richard
5 hours ago
2
2
"employees have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back" - I assume you meant employers rather than employees?
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
"employees have the legal right to ask for any overpaid money to be given back" - I assume you meant employers rather than employees?
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
@JoeStrazzere Whoops! Good catch! Fixed :)
– 520
1 hour ago
@JoeStrazzere Whoops! Good catch! Fixed :)
– 520
1 hour ago
That sounds like the beginning of a joke: "You have overpaid me! Now, I want it all back..."
– Juha Untinen
1 hour ago
That sounds like the beginning of a joke: "You have overpaid me! Now, I want it all back..."
– Juha Untinen
1 hour ago
@JuhaUntinen "...with interest"
– 520
1 hour ago
@JuhaUntinen "...with interest"
– 520
1 hour ago
add a comment |
While this may be a pain to do, create a second bank account, transfer all of your funds, minus the errant pay, and keep the first account to hold only the errant transfers so that your funds are not blended.
Contact your local tax office for advice, and continue to pester HR, and CC senior management in the company so that they are made aware.
Truth be told, a friendly call from the taxman may make them move, so please do not skip that step.
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
89.8k64230354
add a comment |
While this may be a pain to do, create a second bank account, transfer all of your funds, minus the errant pay, and keep the first account to hold only the errant transfers so that your funds are not blended.
Contact your local tax office for advice, and continue to pester HR, and CC senior management in the company so that they are made aware.
Truth be told, a friendly call from the taxman may make them move, so please do not skip that step.
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
89.8k64230354
add a comment |
While this may be a pain to do, create a second bank account, transfer all of your funds, minus the errant pay, and keep the first account to hold only the errant transfers so that your funds are not blended.
Contact your local tax office for advice, and continue to pester HR, and CC senior management in the company so that they are made aware.
Truth be told, a friendly call from the taxman may make them move, so please do not skip that step.
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
89.8k64230354
While this may be a pain to do, create a second bank account, transfer all of your funds, minus the errant pay, and keep the first account to hold only the errant transfers so that your funds are not blended.
Contact your local tax office for advice, and continue to pester HR, and CC senior management in the company so that they are made aware.
Truth be told, a friendly call from the taxman may make them move, so please do not skip that step.
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
89.8k64230354
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
89.8k64230354
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
89.8k64230354
answered 1 hour ago
Richard URichard U
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Keep the money unspent for now, you will be asked to reimburse it.
Send a formal letter to the company with proof of receipt stating the issue and your willingness to pay back the wrongfully transferred money, so that you can prove you didn't actively try to steal money from them.
Just to be on the safe side, you could also contact your bank telling them to refuse incoming transfer from your old company.
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I wonder what the downvotes are about, please leave some comment so that I can improve the answer or explain why this approach is inappropriate when downvoting.
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Keep the money unspent for now, you will be asked to reimburse it.
Send a formal letter to the company with proof of receipt stating the issue and your willingness to pay back the wrongfully transferred money, so that you can prove you didn't actively try to steal money from them.
Just to be on the safe side, you could also contact your bank telling them to refuse incoming transfer from your old company.
answered 5 hours ago
BriseFlotsBriseFlots
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I wonder what the downvotes are about, please leave some comment so that I can improve the answer or explain why this approach is inappropriate when downvoting.
– BriseFlots
1 hour ago
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Keep the money unspent for now, you will be asked to reimburse it.
Send a formal letter to the company with proof of receipt stating the issue and your willingness to pay back the wrongfully transferred money, so that you can prove you didn't actively try to steal money from them.
Just to be on the safe side, you could also contact your bank telling them to refuse incoming transfer from your old company.
answered 5 hours ago
BriseFlotsBriseFlots
3176
Keep the money unspent for now, you will be asked to reimburse it.
Send a formal letter to the company with proof of receipt stating the issue and your willingness to pay back the wrongfully transferred money, so that you can prove you didn't actively try to steal money from them.
Just to be on the safe side, you could also contact your bank telling them to refuse incoming transfer from your old company.
answered 5 hours ago
BriseFlotsBriseFlots
3176
answered 5 hours ago
BriseFlotsBriseFlots
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answered 5 hours ago
BriseFlotsBriseFlots
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answered 5 hours ago
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I wonder what the downvotes are about, please leave some comment so that I can improve the answer or explain why this approach is inappropriate when downvoting.
– BriseFlots
1 hour ago
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I wonder what the downvotes are about, please leave some comment so that I can improve the answer or explain why this approach is inappropriate when downvoting.
– BriseFlots
1 hour ago
I wonder what the downvotes are about, please leave some comment so that I can improve the answer or explain why this approach is inappropriate when downvoting.
– BriseFlots
1 hour ago
I wonder what the downvotes are about, please leave some comment so that I can improve the answer or explain why this approach is inappropriate when downvoting.
– BriseFlots
1 hour ago
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I agree with previous answer to not spend it.
As for screwing up your taxes and plans, you should put in your formal claim that accounting charges (hiring a professional accountant, transfert fees, ...) will be deduced from the money they sent you before returning it, as it was not your fault.
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I agree with previous answer to not spend it.
As for screwing up your taxes and plans, you should put in your formal claim that accounting charges (hiring a professional accountant, transfert fees, ...) will be deduced from the money they sent you before returning it, as it was not your fault.
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I agree with previous answer to not spend it.
As for screwing up your taxes and plans, you should put in your formal claim that accounting charges (hiring a professional accountant, transfert fees, ...) will be deduced from the money they sent you before returning it, as it was not your fault.
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I agree with previous answer to not spend it.
As for screwing up your taxes and plans, you should put in your formal claim that accounting charges (hiring a professional accountant, transfert fees, ...) will be deduced from the money they sent you before returning it, as it was not your fault.
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Do you have records of your attempts to rectify the situation? At least logs of your calls will be very helpful
– Vylix
6 hours ago
No, but I'm sure they have records of all the calls.
– ste_kwr
6 hours ago
What did their HR say when you called them to explain that you were no longer working there and still getting paid?
– Kozaky
6 hours ago
When they want the money back why would they proof you called them about the issue? If you have copies of reports, then (depending on country you're in) you could keep the money as company new they shouldn't pay you but choose to do so.
– SZCZERZO KŁY
6 hours ago
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"I'm sure they have records of all the calls." I wouldn't be so sure of that. And even if they do, it's probably a good idea to keep your own records.
– a CVn
1 hour ago