The Varied Australian National University Enterprise Agreement 2005 - 2009

Part Three – Employment Conditions

38.      Recovery of overpayments

38.1.  In the event that a staff member is overpaid salary or employee entitlements, the staff member has the option to repay the overpayment in cash, through a deduction of salary or through other mutually agreed processes.

38.2. Once the staff member has received written details of the overpayment, if the staff member cannot immediately settle the full amount or disputes the amount, discussions must occur between the University and the staff member (who may, if they wish, involve a union or staff representative of their choice).

38.3. The staff member and the University will negotiate in good faith with the aim of reaching a mutually satisfactory repayment arrangement.

38.4. If such an arrangement cannot be made then the procedures of the Dispute avoidance and settlement provisions of this Agreement may be utilised.

38.5. Where a staff member is leaving the University, the University may deduct the amount in full from the staff member’s termination payments.

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