How would you handle the situation if you were overpaid or given a bonus that you weren’t eligible to receive?

That is one of the most asked integrity interview questions with answers. Up until you realize there was an error, getting a bonus on your paycheck might be exciting. Even if a small variation may appear to have little effect, it is actually an error that needs to be fixed. If you were honest, you would notify the payroll and human resources departments about this mistake. Your bonus or raise may have been intended for another employee, who would probably inquire about the missing money. Because employers need to be able to trust their employees to do the right thing, a potential employer must ensure that staff will be honest when there is an error, no matter how slight.


Sample Answer:
I would be happy if I got a bonus or raise in pay, but I would also wonder if I made a mistake. Even if it isn't much more than my regular income, I would look over my paystub to find out more details, then get in touch with the payroll office to ask whether or not I was supposed to receive the extra money. If I worked in payroll, I would value knowing about errors because they might not always be obvious without notification.

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