Yes, if you are overpaid, your employer has the legal right to take back the full amount. What happens if your employer accidentally overpays you? The Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) gives legal rights to every company in the state to take back an overpayment from an employee, no matter the consequences. More @Wikipedia
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