I work for a small medical centre and my employer has just told that I have been overpaid since I started.
They want me to pay back a large sum of money. Can they do this?
These situations can be difficult. Generally, if an employee is overpaid for instance by accident, the monies must be repaid. However, there are exceptions to this rule which depend upon a range of factors including the terms of your contract, whether you have relied upon the extra payments and whether your employer indicated that you were entitled to them. You should contact the Association immediately and provide copies of your contract as well any correspondence regarding the alleged overpayment.