HR Chat: Wage Overpayment

It’s the start of a new year, and the minimum wage in your state has increased. Due to an error in your payroll system, employees were paid $15.50 per hour instead of the required minimum wage of $15.15. The mistake was discovered a few days after the increase took effect. Since this was an employer error, are you permitted to deduct the overpaid wages to correct the pay to $15.15 per hour, or are you required to pay employees the full amount they received?

When dealing with a wage overpayment, it’s best to consult with an attorney before taking any action to correct the issue. With myHRcounsel attorneys available in two hours or less each day, you can count on receiving a prompt, legally backed response.