My old employer sent me my last check. They called me five days later to tell me they overpaid me. I cashed the check at a check cashing place. What am I suppose to do now? Whose fault is it?
The question is not one of fault, but of an error made by your employer, and whether you have an obligation to return the extra funds. The check cashing business will be able to enforce payment of the check for the original amount, even if your employer stopped payment on it. You can resolve the matter between you and your former employer quickly by offering to repay the difference.
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The question is not one of fault, but of an error made by your employer, and whether you have an obligation to return the extra funds. The check cashing business will be able to enforce payment of the check for the original amount, even if your employer stopped payment on it. You can resolve the matter between you and your former employer quickly by offering to repay the difference.
