Reply to: Alleged overpayment....

[fidot]

Sounds like another reason not to rely on self billing to me. Whether the payment matches your invoice is easy to check. It's also very unlikely that you will have invoiced incorrectly.

[TykeMerc]

For some reason known only unto you, you ignored what I said ie 'if the agent can P-R-O-V-E they overpaid......'

An error is an error whether its an overpayment or underpayment.

Exactly, cockups happen, they're easy enough to put right as long as the evidence is clear and unequivocal. A dispute, especially after the event can't be unless it was resolved and not actioned at the time. Signed off timesheets tend to shoot any allegation down too.

[BolshieBastard]

The agency have to prove it.

BTW I always forwarded stuff about payment to my business email account if the agency have not already set it up as it avoids issues like this.

For some reason known only unto you, you ignored what I said ie 'if the agent can P-R-O-V-E they overpaid......'

An error is an error whether its an overpayment or underpayment.

[TykeMerc]

Some years back I had a previous Agency contact me over the same thing, they included the details of the days, image of the timesheet, payment info etc. It took all of 2 mins to look at the evidence they provided, check my bank records and agree there had been an error, was paid back the same day.

However they provided full details up front, it was a double payment and not some vague dispute and they said it was their own error as they'd goosed that weeks payment run.

If there's an attempted dispute and a lack of detail then I agree tell them to get stuffed until they have the proper evidence and a damn good reason for the dispute so long after the events.

[SueEllen]

And you'd sing the same tune if it was an underpayment to you? The point is, an error is an error whether its in your favour or not.

That said, if the agency can prove they overpaid, I dont see what 'justification' there is not to repay it.

The agency have to prove it.

BTW I always forwarded stuff about payment to my business email account if the agency have not already set it up as it avoids issues like this.

[BolshieBastard]

Since it was all signed off and approved at the time, I can't see what their justification for over payment is?

burden of proof should be on them, not on you to prove innocence.

BTW was that a flat day rate or triple time for a bank holiday.
If the former, it seems like a very contrived way to boast about your day rate

And you'd sing the same tune if it was an underpayment to you? The point is, an error is an error whether its in your favour or not.

That said, if the agency can prove they overpaid, I dont see what 'justification' there is not to repay it.

[stek]

If they want £1500 quid back aren't you going to have to sell your house in Bolton and put some spare change in to make it up?

Live in Leeds now, well more expensive!!

[northernladuk]

Seems like some kid/drone has been combing everything to claw back.

If they want £1500 quid back aren't you going to have to sell your house in Bolton and put some spare change in to make it up?

[stek]

If the timesheet was signed off and payment released, then the client company authorised you to be paid. What are they arguing about?

Seems like some kid/drone has been combing everything to claw back.

[LondonManc]

If the timesheet was signed off and payment released, then the client company authorised you to be paid. What are they arguing about?

[northernladuk]

And also thinking about it they should have some evidence to prove me guilty rather than me drive my innocence? On the other hand is it worth it for £1500?

For half a days billing? Not worth it IMO.

[stek]

Surely this is extremely straight forward - either the payment matches your invoice or it doesn't.

Exactly lol!

Like i said to agentco I'm willing to assist but not when it starts to serious impinge on my time, like it is now.....

[fidot]

Surely this is extremely straight forward - either the payment matches your invoice or it doesn't.

[SlipTheJab]

Wasn't my real day rate lol! I halved it!! Seriously tho - I obscured it, but I concur with what u said - sounds like Agency has dispute with clientco and is making me do their work to resolve it. I'll help but my hands are tied.

Cheers!

Ignore it, let them get legal if they GAS, HTH.

[stek]

Since it was all signed off and approved at the time, I can't see what their justification for over payment is?

burden of proof should be on them, not on you to prove innocence.

BTW was that a flat day rate or triple time for a bank holiday.
If the former, it seems like a very contrived way to boast about your day rate

Wasn't my real day rate lol! I halved it!! Seriously tho - I obscured it, but I concur with what u said - sounds like Agency has dispute with clientco and is making me do their work to resolve it. I'll help but my hands are tied.

Cheers!