Can my employer ask for overpayment back?

The same happened to me once.

My employer was happy to take the over payment back bit by bit over the next few pay days. Maybe ask them if this is possible so you won't miss it all at once.

Unfortunately even though they made the mistake you will have to repay them.

I am afraid that your employer can ask for your overpayment to be repaid. The same as the Government depatrments who make overpayments, then ask for it to be repaid. It is obvious that someone wasn't doing their job properly when you raised this matter with them, But nonethe less, you will still have to make the repayment. Perhaps the can fix it so you only pay back a small amount at a time which may help you in your circumstances.

It happens. And your employer is entitled to get their money back. But, you can ask them to deduct a small amount from each check until it's all paid back. Most employers will be happy to do this, especially considering that it was THEIR mistake. If you don't suggest this to them, they might decide to take it ALL out of your next check - so be proactive and make the first move.

Good luck!

They have a right to get their money back.

Next time you notice an error, speak up right away. Do not accept the over payment, and you will not have money to pay back. If they under paid you, you'd have it fixed right away, the same should be done with an over payment.

You are obliged to pay it back.

If you cannot afford it in one go then talk to your management.

It was there mistake, however, you knew it was an overpayment so should not have spent it.

Basically by spending it when you were aware it was a mistake could be counted as theft.

if your contract is for full time and thats what you should have been doing in hours, but if you have been doing less hours but more pay, then yes your employer can ask for money back, check the small print on contract

A mistake is a mistake, you owe them the money back.

If you accidentally overpaid for something, wouldn't you want your money back.

it will have to be paid back but you tell them you cannot afford it in one lump and they will probably arrange installments direct from your wages.

Yes, the money isn't yours, but they should be flexible about repayments.