Expert: Allen - 2/26/2010

Question
My previous employer from several years ago has notified me that they overpaid the employer portion of retirement plan.  They want me to reimburse them for this overpayment.  Am I legally obligated to repay?

Answer
I believe you are required to repay. If you don't they can take you to court. In previous cases the courts have ruled on the side of the employer.

However, before you repay make certain you understand what the error is. By all means you are entitled for details so you can verify that an error was made.