If my former employer mistakenly deposited money into my bank account, doI have to repay more than what was deposited?

If my former employer mistakenly deposited money into my bank account, doI have to repay more than what was deposited?

I left my old employment 4 months ago and last week it made an error and direct deposited close to $600 to my account. Now it is requesting that I repay it $992. I am assuming this is the gross amount before taxes and maybe child support. I am returning the $600 that was deposited, however I fail to see how I responsible for any amount above that. I am already paying for child support so any amount deducted from their error would not give me a credit in the state where I am paying support.

Asked on March 13, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina

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