Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Breaking Contract

According to my offer letter, I have to serve the company for 2 years or I have to pay the full training cost. The letter also states that I will get a raise on the next paid period right after I finish my training (within 2 weeks). I did not receive the raise until I resigned (3 months later); back paid. Now I have to pay back full cost for breaking the contract. Does the company not honor the offer letter first hand by not giving me a raise ontime?


Asked on 2/04/07, 8:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Miller Steven L. MIller, a Professional Corporation

Re: Breaking Contract

Two Observations:

1. The late payment of the raise, may entitle you to penalties under California labor code section 203.

2. I have some additional questions regarding the training reimbursement issue. However as a general rule, CA Labor Code section 2802 requires the employer to be responsible for expenses incurred by the employee associated with the discharge of their dutes. The "contractual obligation" therefore, may be unenforceable as against this public policy.

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Answered on 2/08/07, 1:03 pm


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