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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I received a letter this morning from my previous employer asking me to repay them money that they say they overpaid me when I left them two months ago.

So all the unpaid overtime, working through lunch, staying over waiting for other staff to get back, and not taking all my holiday entitlement means absolutely fook all.

I can't prove any of the above because like most people, you do it because you are a concientious worker, but I feel they've taken me for a right twat, and I'm a bigger twat for doing it.

I'll check with my position with my lawyer friend before I respond to them, but I'm not a happy bunny.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tell them you will work for them to repay the debt ............ and bugger everything up .............. just a little thought - good luck though

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I would write a very strong letter to the CEO/Owner to explain you did more than your contractual hours... more often than not, it may be a computer generating a file that has been actioned by someone further down the organisation...

good luck and hope they waive it

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By *ighly ProfessionalMan
over a year ago

peterborough

Hi M8, difficult position this as if they can prove to you that you were overpaid upon leaving then under the salary and wages act they have a right to ASK you for the monies back. I agree we all work extra time but we dont keep notes on when and how much and if it was to go to a tribunal then you need this. If its not much money stick to your gun and chances are they wont take it to a small claims court

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have yet to work in a job that pays me overtime, and have worked extra hours for nothing for years.

Nowadays, I only work the extra hours I am prepared to work, and no longer feel guilty about leaving work when there are still things that I can do, as there will always be too much for me to do in the course of a 37.5h week.

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By *stwoCouple
over a year ago

anywhere

Phone your local acas office.they will give the best advice free of charge.under the terms of the working time directive the onus is on the employer to prove that you did not work the extra hours you have claimed to have done.

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By *aughtynigel02121980Man
over a year ago

Brandon

I never work more than my 42 hour contract states. I get asked to work the weekends but double time and a day in leu seems to scare them off.....i can't think why

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

They say I owe them around £300 which equates to 2-3 days wages before tax. I joined them at the start of a month and left at the end of the month, I was salaried so I can't see where they've overpaid me.

I'm going to write to them asking them for a complete account of their claim

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"I received a letter this morning from my previous employer asking me to repay them money that they say they overpaid me when I left them two months ago.

So all the unpaid overtime, working through lunch, staying over waiting for other staff to get back, and not taking all my holiday entitlement means absolutely fook all.

I can't prove any of the above because like most people, you do it because you are a concientious worker, but I feel they've taken me for a right twat, and I'm a bigger twat for doing it.

I'll check with my position with my lawyer friend before I respond to them, but I'm not a happy bunny.

technically they are right.... if they have overpaid you then they are within their rights to ask for the money back...

unfortunately the working thru lunch, and the unpaid overtime you can't get back..... however you are actually entitled to be paid for any unused holiday entitlement, so i would absolutely check that!

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By *rank_SimoneCouple
over a year ago

Bideford

Hi Jack m8 ..... I am afraid if they are correct you will have to repay them.

But first get a break down of their claims and make sure they have a case to answer.

Also you will be entitled to holiday pay, so depending on the annual entitlement you should be looking at 1 to 2 days.

If you do owe them back pay then make them an offer of a weekly payment.

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hi Jack m8 ..... I am afraid if they are correct you will have to repay them.

But first get a break down of their claims and make sure they have a case to answer.

Also you will be entitled to holiday pay, so depending on the annual entitlement you should be looking at 1 to 2 days.

If you do owe them back pay then make them an offer of a weekly payment.

Good luck "

Hi J, haven't seen you on here for yonks,

Yeah, I know they can ask and that if they're right I've got to repay them, but it makes me feel like a right twat for all the unpaid hrs I've done. Pass on my regards to S

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By *imply_SensualMan
over a year ago

warrington

"Hi Jack m8 ..... I am afraid if they are correct you will have to repay them.

But first get a break down of their claims and make sure they have a case to answer.

Also you will be entitled to holiday pay, so depending on the annual entitlement you should be looking at 1 to 2 days.

If you do owe them back pay then make them an offer of a weekly payment.

Good luck "

Good advice about paying it back in instalments. Make them an offer claiming that you cannot afford anymore. Asking for a breakdown of the where they consider the over payment has come from is also a good start, but you also do the same, Make sure you havent taken more holidays than you have been entitled to if you have left part way through the 'leave year'.

If you ask them for evidence to prove their claim, make sure you have any evidence to counter it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I received a letter this morning from my previous employer asking me to repay them money that they say they overpaid me when I left them two months ago.

So all the unpaid overtime, working through lunch, staying over waiting for other staff to get back, and not taking all my holiday entitlement means absolutely fook all.

I can't prove any of the above because like most people, you do it because you are a concientious worker, but I feel they've taken me for a right twat, and I'm a bigger twat for doing it.

I'll check with my position with my lawyer friend before I respond to them, but I'm not a happy bunny.

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..tell them to fuc* right off, they have to take you to court if you don't pay them but how much will it cost them to do that and is it worth the cost to them?????????

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I received a letter this morning from my previous employer asking me to repay them money that they say they overpaid me when I left them two months ago.

So all the unpaid overtime, working through lunch, staying over waiting for other staff to get back, and not taking all my holiday entitlement means absolutely fook all.

I can't prove any of the above because like most people, you do it because you are a concientious worker, but I feel they've taken me for a right twat, and I'm a bigger twat for doing it.

I'll check with my position with my lawyer friend before I respond to them, but I'm not a happy bunny.

..tell them to fuc* right off, they have to take you to court if you don't pay them but how much will it cost them to do that and is it worth the cost to them?????????"

Yeah, that was my first reaction, but if it goes to court and if they win I might have to pay their costs, on top of the money they say I owe them.

I can afford to pay them, and I will too if they can prove I do owe them, but I'll make sure all my ex work mates know how I've been treated. They rely on their employees putting in extra unpaid hrs. It's a sign of the times I'm afraid.

Oh, and the company in question is a national company with at least one outlet in most towns, and there are multiple branches in large towns and cities. Think at last count they had 327 UK outlets

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In a tribunal the loser does not pay the winner's costs. Trust me, I went through this only last year. It isn't the same as in a Crown Court where costs can be awarded against the loser. You pay your fees and they pay their but if you lose you have to pay them back what they are claiming also. If you win you don't have to repay them but you'll still have shelled out even more for representation.

£300 isn't a lot of money so ring them and mention the unpaid hours you worked and offer them 50% in full and final settlement.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I received a letter this morning from my previous employer asking me to repay them money that they say they overpaid me when I left them two months ago.

So all the unpaid overtime, working through lunch, staying over waiting for other staff to get back, and not taking all my holiday entitlement means absolutely fook all.

I can't prove any of the above because like most people, you do it because you are a concientious worker, but I feel they've taken me for a right twat, and I'm a bigger twat for doing it.

I'll check with my position with my lawyer friend before I respond to them, but I'm not a happy bunny.

Get your solicitor to send them a bill for unpaid overtime and working thru ya lunch break etc. and see what they say

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i had this from the a company i worked for 3 years ago. they contacted me about a month after the contract ended and had overpayed me.

i came to an agreement to pay back so much a month.

if there has been an overpayment you may have to pay it back but every situation is different.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have yet to work in a job that pays me overtime, and have worked extra hours for nothing for years.

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"I received a letter this morning from my previous employer asking me to repay them money that they say they overpaid me when I left them two months ago.

So all the unpaid overtime, working through lunch, staying over waiting for other staff to get back, and not taking all my holiday entitlement means absolutely fook all.

I can't prove any of the above because like most people, you do it because you are a concientious worker, but I feel they've taken me for a right twat, and I'm a bigger twat for doing it.

I'll check with my position with my lawyer friend before I respond to them, but I'm not a happy bunny.

..tell them to fuc* right off, they have to take you to court if you don't pay them but how much will it cost them to do that and is it worth the cost to them?????????

Yeah, that was my first reaction, but if it goes to court and if they win I might have to pay their costs, on top of the money they say I owe them.

Oh, and the company in question is a national company with at least one outlet in most towns, and there are multiple branches in large towns and cities. Think at last count they had 327 UK outlets"

At the very least, go and see a solicitor which has a partner specialising in employment issues before you respond to their letter. If that's not an option due to cost, CAB is your next port of call. Whatever you do, DON'T respond until you have seen someone properly qualified to advise you - I made that mistake about 12 years ago when I was made redundant and I lost out on £000's because of it

As they are a national company, it may well be that it's a 'head office' thing and they just stick to the rules.

If you come off worse by having to repay them, just do what I do when I have been treated like that by any company - make sure as many people as possible know about it and what a bunch of crooks they are. The best way to hit a company is making sure less people spend their money with them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

B&Q?

There's at least 2 of them here in sunny York.

Send them an invoice for your time dealing with this and another for them being silly officious tight twats!

Steve

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By *oulou45Woman
over a year ago

Bucks

The same thing happened to me years ago they wanted 500 it was my fault they paid me after I had left lol. As it was a famous pharmacy I said I could afford to pay them back 5 quid a mth but before I did I wanted to know what happened to the pharmacist who handed out methodone to the wrong paitent. Also what happend to the other pharmacist who left the building unlocked all night I never heard anymore lol

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