Honda has requested thousands of employees in Ohio to return the cash after the company accidentally issued overpaid bonuses.
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Thousands of employees at Honda’s factory in Marysville received a memo regarding the error explaining that they needed to return the extra cash. According to NBC4i, an employee’s wife said many people could not handle returning the extra cash as it would impact their families. Additionally, she said that her husband recalled that this was not the highest he’s received for a bonus check.
“I asked him that — I said, you know, ‘Was this… the highest check you’d ever gotten for a bonus check — that it seemed weird?’ And he said no, it wasn’t the highest he’d ever gotten. That’s, you know, a car payment. That’s half of our mortgage. That’s two, three weeks worth of groceries. That’s a lot of money for us,” she further explained.
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The memo stated employees have until September 22 to return the money by having the funds removed from their future paychecks, deducted from their future bonuses, or pay the money up front. However, if the employees don’t make a decision, the money will be automatically deducted from future bonuses.
Honda also released a statement to the outlet and said the error occurred earlier this month but couldn’t comment further because it was a personal issue.
“Earlier this month, Honda provided bonus payments to its associates, some of whom received overpayments. Issues related to compensation are a sensitive matter, and we are working quickly on this item to minimize any potential impact on our associates. Since this is a personnel issue, we have no further information to provide related to this matter.”
Social media reacts to Honda issuing the bonuses and expresses different opinions
Twitter users were divided on the issue as some believe the company should let the employees just keep the money, while others felt that employees were well aware about the situation and shouldn’t complain about giving the money back.
Shame on you @Honda !!! Times are tough as it is and your gonna make them tougher by taking money these people need to survive! It was YOUR mistake and the employees deserve it and more! Your lucky you even have people who WANT to work!! Let them keep this money
— Jennie Montes (@JennieMontes7) September 17, 2022
It’s nice to see a company like Honda giving out bonuses to employees as most don’t do it anymore. The employees knew the money was not theirs when they received their check they should’ve put that money aside knowing they were going to give it back.
— Jason Stapleton (@JasonStapleto11) September 17, 2022
As much as I hate this 4 employees in Ohio, I see why it has to be done. Bc it only happened @ 1 facility, employees at others cld complain or request a higher bonus bc others in the same position @ other facilities got higher ones. By allowing one facility to keep the bonus
— Ronda Jefferson (@RondaJefferso20) September 17, 2022