My employer deposited my money into the wrong account

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My employer deposited my money into the wrong account

My direct deposited paycheck was put into an old bank account that I owed money on so now I’m out my paycheck due to an error made by my employer. They did not have my permission to deposit into the account that they did. Is there anyway I can be compensated?

Asked on September 2, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Indiana

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

The issue is, who made the mistake? If you had provided the old bank account information to them and never later instructed them to not use but to use a different bank account instead (and provided the information for that account) it is your error and you have no recourse against them. If you can prove, however, that you had given the employer the correct instructions and information, then they are liable for not following your instructions and you could sue them for the money if they will not voluntarily pay it again. The issue is who was at fault.


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