Jimothy Posted 22 September 2013 Posted 22 September 2013 Depending on the type of person your boss is he might let you keep it because it's a one off and you're being honest and it's their error. If you let it run you could get in trouble and will certainly have to pay it all back.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 22 September 2013 Posted 22 September 2013 I can't believe he's had to pose the question to be fair.
separator Posted 22 September 2013 Posted 22 September 2013 Is it possible you were mistaken about the hourly wage? Probably not but it may explain the £2 extra. If not then definitely own up and enquire. Maybe you didn't start on the first day of your employers pay schedule so its compensating somehow (my timesheets work sat-fri for example). If its a job that you want to keep then definitely mention it. As others have said it will put you in a good light in a new job.
Strokes Posted 22 September 2013 Author Posted 22 September 2013 If it continues Its an extra £320 per month so no im not mistaken, just tempted. I'd definately like to keep the job on this rate.
Webbo Posted 22 September 2013 Posted 22 September 2013 Is it possible you were mistaken about the hourly wage? Probably not but it may explain the £2 extra. If not then definitely own up and enquire. Maybe you didn't start on the first day of your employers pay schedule so its compensating somehow (my timesheets work sat-fri for example). If its a job that you want to keep then definitely mention it. As others have said it will put you in a good light in a new job. I wouldn't go that far, it'll probably be forgotten within days. If he doesn't report it though it'll definitely put him in a bad light.
separator Posted 22 September 2013 Posted 22 September 2013 Have they got you on the correct tax code? Any other deductions that aren't coming out leaving you with more cash? Sounds like its a mistake from your payroll department if not. These sort of things will be found out eventually through audits and the like. Definitely enquire about it. I wouldn't go that far, it'll probably be forgotten within days. If he doesn't report it though it'll definitely put him in a bad light. Maybe, maybe not. Depends on the size of the company I guess. If your working for a large multinational then yes, almost certainly forgotten. Family business maybe not.
Dr The Singh Posted 22 September 2013 Posted 22 September 2013 If you already haven't done so, 'fall on the sword', or tell them!
cambridgefox Posted 22 September 2013 Posted 22 September 2013 Im not really too worried by that as i have done plenty of overtime for next weeks money, so if they claim it back i wouldnt really feel it. Its more the moral side of it, i think i could turn a blind eye if its a one off mistake but if next weeks the same, im not so sure.Ask them to clarify your hourly rate.it could be correct.if however they have made a mistake I would tell them.These things usually come out in the audits/ accounts.Best to start on the right foot and what a good way to start.They might even brush the overpayment under the carpet.A friend of mine was overpaid and they found out in the end of year accounts and was asked to pay it pack in installments.These installments were more each month than the overpayments,whether this was the correct way I'm not too sure.
The People's Hero Posted 23 September 2013 Posted 23 September 2013 You'll probably find a clause in your employment contract about your obligations to report overpayments, and failure to do so is normally considered a gross misconduct offence is such clauses... Indeed. Check your contract. Mine does not include this, interestingly but I've been looking at some 'model' contracts and this is a recurring feature.
Rincewind Posted 23 September 2013 Posted 23 September 2013 I don't see it as moral really. To not bring it to the attention of whoever is in charge is in a way taking money that does not belong to you. Pleading ignorance is no defense. If you found a wallet still wiyh the contents would you return it if it had contact details in it. You could pretend that these were not inside but unless you are basically a dishonest person that action would stay in your thoughts. If your wage packet had the correct hourly rate but an extra £20 you would get away with it if you told no-one. Besides if you gave it your manager they might put it in their pocket. With the error being in black and white it is harder to get away with. Some places do duplicates for the records and the difference over two months may be spotted.
Strokes Posted 23 September 2013 Author Posted 23 September 2013 Ive checked my contract, although i would have to pay any overpayments back there is nothing about obligations to report it. So ive decided i will ride it out until saturday and see what happens. I appreciate this makes me dishonest in most eyes but hey i would probably give the advise you given. If it happens again next week i will own up.
Rincewind Posted 23 September 2013 Posted 23 September 2013 Well you will have another payslip to compare it with. Say you only glanced at the first one but when you saw the second (depending if same or different) you thought there might be an error and rechecked the first. Well something like that. Depends if you have a honest innocent looking face.
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