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| Microsoft wants refund on paychecks |
| 2009-02-23 |
| Giant software maker Microsoft, which recently cut 1,400 jobs, has asked a number of former employees for a refund on their paycheck. In letters sent to laid-off workers Microsoft claimed the 'generous' severance payouts was due to an accounting mistake, asking the recipients to return the overpay, TechCrunch reported Saturday. "An inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment in severance pay by Microsoft," the letter read. "We ask that you repay the overpayment and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience to you." The letter did not provide an explanation for the accounting error. However, it said that monetary punishment would be considered should the recipients refuse to return the overpayment. A Microsoft spokesman has reportedly confirmed the report and the authenticity of the letter. He, however, declined to provide more information, describing the situation as a "private matter between the company and the affected people." According to CNET some of the former employees at the company were also notified that they were 'under compensated'. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #10 Once the negative publicity about the attempt to gansta back the money started to well up, Microsoft decides it is cheaper to take the hit than pay for extra advertising to offset the negative. |
| Posted by: Shieldwolf 2009-02-23 21:33 |
| #9 Microsoft on extra severance: Never mind |
| Posted by: tipper 2009-02-23 20:15 |
| #8 Barbara, I always thought that was "Linux". ;) |
| Posted by: Cornsilk Blondie 2009-02-23 17:35 |
| #7 Anyone know computer code for "F*ck you, Microsoft"? |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2009-02-23 15:23 |
| #6 At least their not Iranians. But here's another one: CNET |
| Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2009-02-23 15:02 |
| #5 The Seattle PI? And what's your definition of "reliable", Eb? |
| Posted by: Squinty Thromoting4881 2009-02-23 13:53 |
| #4 Ooops. |
| Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2009-02-23 12:29 |
| #3 Great snark, JFM. Didn't trust the source here so I googled it and found one that looks more reliable. |
| Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2009-02-23 12:29 |
| #2 Great snark, JFM. Didn't trust the source here so I googled it and found one that looks more reliable. |
| Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2009-02-23 12:25 |
| #1 In letters sent to laid-off workers Microsoft claimed the 'generous' severance payouts was due to an Fixed. |
| Posted by: JFM 2009-02-23 06:20 |