QUESTION
Have a boss lying about contract details by editing it when I have the original copy. Is this legal?
Asked on Jun 08th, 2021 on Contracts - New York
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I'm trying to leave as my contract states I can leave at will. My supervisor then stated "I cannot leave until I have worked for 2 years, or I must reimburse the company $10,000". The original copy which I own and have it saved does not state this anywhere. Is this on grounds for a case, or is what he doing legal? I believe he is trying to lie to make me continue working.
1 ANSWER
I guess theoretically you have a case for a declaratory judgment that you do not have to reimburse your employer if you leave, but I don't know why you'd sue. Just leave. If your employer tries to sue you for reimbursement, which I doubt, you have the original contract to show that you have no such obligation, and if your supervisor could get into a lot of trouble if he tries to use a forged document or lies under oath.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2021 at 12:30 PM