Double payment of expenses

[beaver3]

Hi there, I was mistakenly paid twice by a company - not for work done but for expenses that were incurred. The double payment was their error. The payment itself was 4 months late, but nonetheless was double paid - which I genuinely did not notice until I received an email informing me of this. The amount is now something I am not in a position to pay back and I am in distress about this, is there a time period where they can reclaim this? Am I obliged to pay this back? Thanks so much

[atticus]

Unfortunately the likelihood is that you will have to repay. I suggest that you explain your difficulty and negotiate repayment over a period of time.

[beaver3]

Unfortunately the likelihood is that you will have to repay. I suggest that you explain your difficulty and negotiate repayment over a period of time.

thank you for the reply. Is there an amount of time that is usual to address these mistakes from the company - for example, are there allowances if the request has been after 60 days ?
Thanks again in advance

[islandgirl]

I would say not. You owe the money but as it was a mistake by the company they should give you time to repay and accept installments

[atticus]

beaver3 : no.