Has anyone been in this situation? We feel that because my husband would have remained an employee until he met the requirements (one year of employment after each course paid for..he only had 4mths. left of the one year for his final courses) that we should not have to pay back the money. It was his companies choice to leave (the company was in MA and is moving to FL) not ours. We have offered to negotiate, but they are not budging. It is a substantial amount. He has been an employee in good standing and has worked above and beyond for this company. Does anyone have any suggestions?
2007-01-29 05:16:56 · 4 answers · asked by Joanne D 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Look at the contract agreement for tuition. If he was not offer a job in Florida, you have legal recourse. Also, ask them how do the company like this ends up in the paper or the news. Also, was he offer any severance?
2007-01-29 06:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by c1523456 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Did they offer to relocate him (paying for the costs, etc.) or did they just say 'hey, we're moving, you're not going with, sucks to be you, now pay us back'? But seriously, do you happen to have a copy of everything he signed when he applied for the tuition reimbursement? Start there. This really does not seem fair nor ethical that his company would require the money paid back - funny thing is many companies forget that the money is out there. And there's some companies (one of my former employers) that will do whatever it takes to get you to leave - including forgiving tuition. But I would talk to a labor board, or attorney...someone in the know, because I'm sure this is probably no small amount that you are talking about here.
2007-01-29 13:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you said he only has 4 mths left. I know it would be a tremendous sacrifice but perhaps your husband should go down to fl just for the 4 mths and then put in his resignation and come back home. In the long run it might be cheaper to do this than pay back all the tuition he will owe if he doesnt. Unless there is a clause in the contract he signed stating that he doesnt owe if the company moves you really dont have a leg to stand on
2007-01-29 13:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by Amy W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact a lawyer. Take all documents signed before tuition reimbursement. Do something because this sounds really unfair. Hope your husband read the fine print.
2007-02-03 02:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by sandibrks 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋