JustChard's journey

I was laid off from my job last month, and now my former employer is asking me to change my personal financial and tax setup to correct a payroll mistake they made. This isn’t the first time they’ve messed up; previously, they accidentally overpaid me by a month, and I promptly returned the extra funds. Now, they’ve credited money into my provident fund account and want me to refund it. I explained that this situation is different since the money is tied up in my provident fund and I can’t just transfer it back like before. I requested a written explanation of the process instead of discussing it over the phone. However, they suggested that the only feasible way to return the funds without incurring a financial penalty would be for me to change my personal tax and financial status. They framed it as a benefit to me, but it feels frustrating. Instead of acknowledging their payroll error, the conversation turned to how I should adjust my financial setup. I understand they want their money back, and I don’t intend to keep what isn’t mine, but I shouldn’t have to navigate personal financial decisions because of their mistake, especially after being laid off. Has anyone else experienced something similar after leaving a company? How did you handle it?