kr_toronto
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I'd be honest about it...
Because EVENTUALLY someone is going to realize what happened - and they'll either take the money back immediately, or just deduct it from FUTURE paychecks.
As to the new girl in Payroll - I'd mention (to the boss) that you found an error on your paycheck, and that THEY should look into the matter. Do NOT call that specific girl out - because it makes YOU look like a prick ;););) |
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nurse curtis
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Working in management, $600 will not go unnoticed. Tell the boss. |
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Ryan
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They will eventually find their mistake. This happened to me. It will make you look bad if you don't tell them. |
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Heidi M
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Are you sure it was a mistake? My husband got an extra $850 in his paycheck 2 weeks ago, and I was racking my brains trying to figure it out, they changed his commission, and he wasn't supposed to get commission anymore. But then I looked into the details and found out it was just a payout for the unused personal days that he had left over at the end of the year. The timing is right for that to have been your circumstance also. If that is a possibility, that could end this moral dilemma for you and just let you enjoy the unexpected bonus with no guilt!! I would look into it! |
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daljack -a girl
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I'd tell the boss and give it back.
It would be stealing to keep it....it's not mine and I didn't earn it. |
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dylansmom25
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they will figure it out sooner or later and then you'll have to pay it all back.. tell your boss.. and give it back.. |
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TL
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There's an old saying that goes,"If you have to ask the question,you already know the answer." ther's also."Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer"
Need I say more?
TL |
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joedudez
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if you work for a big conglomerate of a company... hell, i dont know... maybe let it slide by if you can live with being unethical.
if its a smaller company, be a nice guy and give it back.
either way, you SHOULD give it back... but if you work for a larger company you are doing less damage to them by keeping it. |
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Doctor Deth
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if they catch it 6 months from now - you will have to pay it back - better do it now while you still have the money - talk to the person's boss if she won't listen to you - she's costing the company money |
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XoxoxoxoX
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You tell you boss and pay back the overpayment. It is not a good idea to just let it sit. Because once they found out, others might not see you as a trust worthy, honoarable, and ethical person. That is not something you want at work place (and society too). Besides, if you spend it and when payroll find out, they will ask you to pay it back. Anyway, do the right thing and pay it back on your own. I think respect from others are priceless. It is not worth $600. |
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Saltydawg
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Come clean. When they find out it will look better if you come clean instead of being "caught"! |
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Classy Granny
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That happen to my boss once and he just kept the money. That was foolish because they caught it a month later and took the full over payment out of one check so he had a two week pay period with no money. |
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SUE
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You have to tell the boss. This is a grave error, and you will get into BIG trouble when they do figure it out. Even if they don´t expect you to make ammends, you will probably have to at least pay back the overage, and if you don´t have it in your account (because, whenever there is money there, you are bound to spend it), then you´ll get into bigger trouble.
And if none of that happens, Karma will get you. Ask Earl, he´ll explain all about it. :) No. Seriously. I believe that whenever you do something you know is wrong, bad things happen, that can´t really be explained any other way...do the right thing. |
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dieusons
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REPORT IT, DONT ALLOW ANY FUTURE GARNISHMENTS |
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Lucivar Yaslana
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RIGHT WHAT YOU DO IS PUT IT IN AN ''ICER'' that way YOU GET TO KEEP the INTREST and if you do have to give it back IT WOULD ONLY BE THE MONEY ''NOT'' THE INTREST YOU EARNED ON IT |
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lisadepont
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i was overpaid ÂŁ200/$400 the day before i got married, because of this i didnt know the error and payments went out my bank, when i got back i had horried letters from my employer saying they were taking the money back IN FULL THAT MONTH, because of the wedding there way no money left.... you should be honest and tell them you have been overpaid, you never know they may take it back when you most need it. |
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Allyson Mackenzie
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Tell them at once because your good reputation is worth more than $600. |
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Khandee K
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Do nothing. Continue to work for the same company and before year end, they will recoup the overpayment.
Contact payroll to let them know of the error and have them recoup immediately.
Either way it is not yours to keep |
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C B
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The 600 is nice, but if someone finds out about it, you could get in big trouble. I would bring it up to someone. |
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Greg S
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Tell the boss, sooner or later accounting will see the error and correct it (i.e. taking the money from you.) |
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crucianboy49
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hey u n i know its wrong but if know one asks u dont say a word just try to give ur boss clues on what happen dont be to direct n if two to three months pass n no one says anything u just forget about it n just enjoy the money that is what i did |
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Andi
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I tell the boss. It makes you look like a trustworthy employee if you go to them instead of them figuring it out and having to pursue you.
And, if they do find the mistake, they will dock your pay until it is paid back. that is, if they don't lay you off first for failure to inform them of a payroll mistake or some other reason! |
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Jocelyn R
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There are two things involved, one is your honesty as an employee, another is to put the other employee to lose her job. Being overpaid happens to me many times but I always have this in mine that being honest and clear conscience is worth a million of trust gain in the eyes of God and people. It is better to tell your boss to correct the ongoing mistakes maybe for sure this accountant is also not aware of her mistakes. There is no harm to you, to your boss, and to the accountant if you all settle this issue. I'm sure your boss, and the accountant will thank you for being an honest person, can be trusted in the company. |
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Stephanie A
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Trust me, they will eventually notice and then you are in big trouble. Go ahead and fess up because it's the right thing to do and your boss will appreciate your honesty. |
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Tiffany
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It would be tempting to keep it but if it was found out what could you lose? Probably your job for stealing! And you only gain $600. I would be certain that your company would notice too so don't think they won't. |
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J
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Tell the boss. It's not rightfully your money and it probably will be pulled from your check in the future. What if next time your check is $1000 short and you don't have any recourse because you didn't tell the boss about her first messup? Good Luck, that's frustrating. |
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Terry B
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Talk to the person who made the mistake and get it rectified. If you keep it, it will be taken from you sooner or later and it's not right to "steal" even though someone else made the mistake. If it happens again...tell the boss. |
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Mina
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Give it back and tell your boss it's the right thing to do |
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James R
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i think that i would put the funds in a savings account and wait, if no one claims the funds in a legal amount of time, its yours to keep. if you spend it, you could face criminal charges. embezzlement is also the acceptance of company funds that werent justifiably yours. |
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TX Mom
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TELL THE BOSS!! Your honesty will earn kudos in his book.
TX Mom |
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wanda boo
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just report it to your boss it's not worth your job trying to get over.it will catch up with you and i promiss you it will come out your next check. |
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