CHILTON COUNTY (WBMA) — More details are continuing to come out surrounding the situation in Chilton County involving the school system asking for money back from some staff members. The board of education sent letters to multiple school employees demanding thousands of dollars, claiming those employees were overpaid.
A statement is now posted on the Chilton County Board of Education's website:
We cannot comment on specific personnel matters. The Chilton County Board of Education recently discovered several overpayments. These overpayments date back several years, and were initiated prior to the tenure of the current Finance Department, Superintendent, and Board. Under Board policy and the law, board officials are required to recoup any overpayments.
We are mindful of the financial impact that this matter can have on our employees, and we are working to balance that impact with our obligation to recover the funds.
Heather Leonard is an employment and labor attorney close to the case. While she can't speak specifically to the incident in Chilton County, she was able to answer some questions.
When asked if an employer can do something like this, Leonard said it depends on the circumstances.
Most teachers and school employees have contracts which specify pay, so in this situation, it would depend on the wording of those contracts.
"Generally if an employer does make a mistake and they pay you something you didn't earn, they are entitled to get that back. It's just like if...
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