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Pay back training upon resigning?

Asked on Nov 05th, 2013 on Business Law - Virginia
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I have been told I must sign a document saying that I will pay back training that is "Required" if I resign within 24 months from my job. Is this legal? I work in Virginia...
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An employer can put such a provision in an employment contract and your choices are either not taking the job, or signing and knowing the risk.   It's  not illegal-some employers spend a lot of money or training and don't want to lose it if the employee bolts the job short term.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2013 at 4:15 PM

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