Attendance Error: How Can We Correct a Mistake and Compensate the Worker Fairly?

My query is if a worker is present on a particular day but by mistake we mark the attendance as absent on the muster roll and his salary is prepared and given for that month due to the same mistake, then according to the law, how would we rectify this particular mistake in our records and how should we compensate the worker for the same. Please guide me.

Thank you,

Naresh

You can refund the amount in cash and take his signature on the voucher, or you can tell him that it will be adjusted in next month's salary.

It is best to adjust the wrong deduction in the next month's salary as this will not affect statutory contributions, and it will also help in getting your records straight. If the employee wants the money immediately, then make the payment by cash as an advance against salary and adjust it in the next month's salary.

Regards,
Preetam Deshpande

Hi, you can pay the deducted amount in the next month's salary. It'll suffice.

Dear Mr. Naresh,

You can refund the amount in cash and have him sign a voucher. If this is not possible, please inform him that it will be adjusted in next month's salary.

Regards, A.V.K. Srinivas Rao Manager - HR & Personnel