QUESTION
Can a company force repayment of relocation costs in Virginia
Asked on Mar 24th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Virginia
More details to this question:
I took a new job and part of the package was paid relocation costs. If I left before the time limit was up a prorated amount had to be repaid. I am now in trying to function in a hostile work environment created by retaliation by my boss. Retaliation I have reported to Human Resources twice but have received no responses. Now I just want to quit but cannot afford to pay them back. I cannot even afford to move back home so will look for another job here. Can they make me pay if I quit?
1 ANSWER
If you have a signed contract that says you have to pay some of the money back, that is generally enforceable. Given the possibility that your rights may have been violated by a hostile environment, if there are questions over legal issues in the workplace, you may have some ability to negotiate a lower repayment figure or even a loan forgiveness. Without more detail, I can’t say whether you might have a claim for retaliation or a hostile work environment, but if you do, that will give you more leverage in negotiations. Please give us a call to schedule a consultation.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 9:35 AM