What can I do if my boss is denying me access to benefits offered to all employees of my company?

Question

My company offers all employees that have been with the company more than 6 months student loan reimbursement. The only thing is that you have to have a good review with your manager, which I did, and that the degree program be related to your job, which it is. If the company pays for your degree you have to stay with them for 2 years, and I plan on doing that anyway. So I meet all of my company's requirements, but I have a feeling my boss is going to decline my benefit. Is there any course of action I can take if he does decline my benefit? This is something that we discussed in my interview and I was told when I started I had access to, now I feel like I am getting the shaft...

Answer 1

FIrst see if you can find it in writing.

Secondly most companies will pay for it if the degree pertains to your job.

Now you must stay with them for 2 years before reimbursement. So you're jumping the gun.

But you can take them to small claims court, or contact EEOC to file a griveance.

Answer 2

Tuition reimbursements are available but NOT guaranteed .

Just because it is offered all employees does Not mean they were approved .

Your best chance is to be on your most professional behavior during the review .

Any sign of this "I think your gonna shaft me" or
"You have to do this " attitude , and I predict your approval chances take a huge drop .

Tuition reimbursement is more like a birthday present ,
Something given persons they sense would be a benefit to the company ,
But not something that is guaranteed .

Good Luck !

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Answer 3

Only when he does decline. Ask him to explain why. If the answer is unsatisfactory. Go to HR.

Answer 4

Contact HR, if they also do nothing about it, you may need to contact a legal expert. Check http://definitivelab.com/legaladvice.htm