QUESTION
Is there a statute of limitations or do I have to pay back all this money within 30 days?
Asked on Jun 20th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Montana
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While working for a company I elected to take tuition reimbursement to further my education. Going into it I knew if leaving the company I would have to pay back a certain amount within 30 day of leaving if I didn't stay for 2 years after my last request for money. I finally left that company due to my division manager telling me that I didn't get promoted because I wasn't a female, which was who got the promotion over me. In order to better myself and family I left on good terms to my current job. It's been a year and two months, I received a letter today telling me I had to pay back the money.
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You probably have to pay back the money. It depends on the terms of the tuition reimbursement, but I would guess that it says you have to pay within 30 days to avoid paying interest or a penalty. The bigger issue is that you were denied a promotion because you are male, and your division manager admitted it. That sounds like gender discrimination, and you could bring a lawsuit against your company because of it.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2013 at 10:00 PM
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If it was in your contract, there is a 6 year statute of limitations for a contract action.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2013 at 9:59 PM
I would need to read the hiring agreement to answer. Without reading, it sounds like it is time to pay now. They may be willing to take payments, ask them
Answered on Jun 21st, 2013 at 9:59 PM
Yes, but the company is probably within the statute of limitations.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Ordinarily, the limitations period applicable to claims under a contract is much longer than 14 months. Your description of your being passed over for promotion definitely sounds problematic, though, and should be discussed in detail with an attorney.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2013 at 10:56 AM