Despite working hard and relying on her paycheck, the authors girlfriend is now caught in a difficult position.

Keep reading to find out how this story unfolds and what options shes left with.

Theseerrorscan create big problems, affecting both the companys finances and the employees who rely on their paychecks.

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When such issues arise, they can cause significant stress and complications for everyone involved.

The results were eye-opening.

On average, businesses achieve only about 80.15% accuracy in their payment processes.

Doctor looking stressed over employer demands on overpayment, holding glasses at a desk.

That means a significant number of employees receive faultysalary payments.

When such mistakes occur, it takes companies about $291 to fix it.

The report highlights several types ofpayrollerrors, with some being more common than others.

Text about an employer demanding overpayment for 16 months from an employee with a history of hospital work and shifts.

When it comes to managing vacation and sick leave, mistakes happen more often than wed like to think.

On average, there are 721 mistakes for every 1,000 employees.

This can be really frustrating, especially when youre counting on these perks for your health and future.

Text discussing overpayment issue due to misinformation about evening shift pay.

Similarly, time or attendance error is also a frequent payroll problem.

You might get less salary compared to the hours you worked or more if you accidentally included extra hours.

There are times when such errors can happen due totechnical glitches.

Hands holding invoices and documents over a table with cash and a calculator, illustrating employer demands for overpayment.

If there are software or hardware issues with the timekeeping systems, it can also cause errors.

A malfunctioning time clock might not record the exact time someone starts or ends their shift.

Whats the most frustrating payroll error youve encountered at work?

Written notice of a 16-month overpayment with repayment options, including full amount or paycheck deductions.

Check out the results:

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Text discussing employer overpayment demands and financial hardship implications.

“Text about surprise departure next to employer overpayment issue.

Text about employer demands for overpayment recovery under union contract limitations.

Text reads: “EDIT: For those asking, we are in WA state,” related to employer overpayment issue.

Person uses calculator and pen at a desk with documents, focusing on employer demands and overpayment issues.

Hands counting hundred-dollar bills, illustrating financial overpayment issues.

Text discussing employer overpayment demands and state law reimbursement limits.

Comment discussing employer overpayment time limits.

Comment advising on employer overpayment issue and contacting a union.

Comment advising on employer demands and handling wage garnishment, including union help and DOL complaint.

A Reddit comment about employer overpayment responsibility and financial advice.

Comment discussing employer demands related to pay change due to night shift work.

Comment on employer’s overpayment demand: “You can have it back over the same amount of time it accrued.

Text from a physician discussing employer demands regarding a 16-month overpayment error, workload, and quitting.

Text discussing employer overpayment demands and employee wage claims.

Comment discussing employer demands after 16 months of overpayment error by payroll department.

Reddit comment about employer demands overpayment, suggesting resignation and getting a lawyer.

Reddit comment discussing employer demands and overpayment issues with legal advice recommendations.

Comment discussing legal advice for handling employer demands related to a 16-months overpayment issue.

Text discussion on handling employer demands for a 16-month overpayment, suggesting legal action and responsibility shift.

Text discussing employer overpayment, agreeing in writing, and legal protections for employees.

Text discussing employer demands for 16-months pay overpayment, mentioning state laws and repayment obligations.