Common use of Repayment of Overpayments Clause in Contracts

Repayment of Overpayments. 17.1 Any salary overpayments will be repaid to the employer within a reasonable period of time. If agreement cannot be reached, the employer may deduct the amount of overpayment over the same length of time that the overpayments occurred, or up to 6 months, whichever period is less. The employer may not deduct or require an employee to repay an amount exceeding 20% of the employees’ net pay in any one pay period. On compassionate grounds, the Managing Director may allow an extended period for the repayment of overpayments.