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Issues about the employment contract
I signed an employment contract stated that I am under a probationary period for 6 months. The contract also states that if I leave my job, I must pay the training cost equivalent to the amount of 1 month’s pay. I have been working in the company for 7 days. The HR personnel said during the meeting that if we leave, we will pay and the company will sue us if necessary. If I leave my job, can I really be sued?
Asked on April 29, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Alaska
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
If there was no contract regarding the repayment of training costs, then you would not have to pay. However, since there was an agreement that you'd repay these costs if you quit, then if that agreement constitutes an enforceable contract. Bottom line, you will need ot pay for your training.
Here is a link to an article that will explain further: https://employment-law.freeadvice.com/employment-law/firing/can-my-boss-make-me-pay-back-training-costs-after-i-quit.htm
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