My company mistakenly paid me an extra month’s salary. Now, they’re demanding it back before giving me my relieving letter and threatening legal action. Is this legal?

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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

My company mistakenly paid me an extra month’s salary. Now, they’re demanding it back before giving me my relieving letter and threatening legal action. Is this legal?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Your employer is likely within their rights to demand the overpayment back. However, they cannot withhold your relieving letter or threaten legal action as a means of forcing repayment. It is advisable to negotiate a repayment plan with your employer.

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