Paycheck?

[kelton]

Ok so I got my paycheck from my new job today and pretty much it said I make 39 dollars an hour.. I make 9 an hour and my check came out to like 1000 something when I should have made like 300 or less.. What would happen if I cashed my check? Would I get in trouble for their mistake lol...?

[cvc7chris]

shit i would cash it and if someone ask i would be like..

shit idk!..i just needed my money lol

[Pandemic]

legally if you cash it you'll have to refund it. It'd be better to take it to them and ask about it.

[starchland]

I would cash it and play stupid if they ask after...how can they take the money out of your account after its been deposited?

[Pandemic]

I would cash it and play stupid if they ask after...how can they take the money out of your account after its been deposited?

They'll take it to court and sue for unjust enrichment. It's a mistake. Do yourself a favor and at least question them about it. You'll be glad you did. Businesses don't just lose track of money.

[Gemini]

I would cash it and play stupid if they ask after...how can they take the money out of your account after its been deposited?

they will eventually find out and your other checks will be garnished by the company until they get their money back unless you quit.

There was a story on msn I think several months ago about a guy who left or got fire from his job and years after not working there he was getting a pay check direct deposited but never reposted he was. It got free money for years but the company did find out he got in a lot of trouble and was arrested(not sure on what charge tho)

[Father Time]

Ok so I got my paycheck from my new job today and pretty much it said I make 39 dollars an hour.. I make 9 an hour and my check came out to like 1000 something when I should have made like 300 or less.. What would happen if I cashed my check? Would I get in trouble for their mistake lol...?

Here you go.

http://www.lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRight...96-126-030.asp

[Fatman88]

From what i read i think you have 90days and if he or she doesnt notice its yours. LOL

[Father Time]

That's what I got from it but I would also NOT want to test it out either. I would bring it up that you were overpaid and call it good. I wouldn't want to jeopardize my employment.

That and who doesn't notice an extra $700 on the paycheck, that is just too much too try to play dumb with.

[Pandemic]

the way i figure it you have 2 options
a). keep it and roll the dice
b). return it and maybe you'll get a bonus. If not at least you did the right thing.

[mozzandherb]

Tell them about it, that way they know you are trustworthy and a good honest employee, unless you absolutely hate the job then do what you want with it!

[Pandemic]

Tell them about it, that way they know you are trustworthy and a good honest employee, unless you absolutely hate the job then do what you want with it!

Actually, that's an interesting thought. I wonder if it could be a test? I mean... it's risky, but who knows. Where do you work again? :P

[ric3rboi23]

lol. he works at subway :P

[Shinobi]

maybe paid training?

[kelton]

lol i honestly dont really care about the job, I just needed money to get my accord and rx7 going again lol. Its only temporarly, once im out of school im getting a job with the county making a lot more lol.