Legal Question in Business Law in Massachusetts

Re: Tuition reimbursement Employment

Yes, it is illegal. I would be happy to speak to you regarding this matter.

Re: Tuition reimbursement Employment

You should handle this with some discretion unless you have a replacement job in hand and don't care about losing the one that you have. By your description (and I would want to see the written policy before giving a firm opinion), you have a valid claim for reimbursement of your tuition. If you can quietly and calmly let your manager know that you will have to talk to others in management about fixing the problem, it is good practice to do so (and offer him the opportunity to correct his error) before going over his head to other levels of management. Failing to observe this corporate etiquette is likely to result in your manager taking the issue personally and thus making your ultimate termination a crusade -- then you are left without a job in a down economy, trying to make a claim for wrongful termination....

Best wishes,

LDWG

Re: Tuition reimbursement Employment

It is not only unfair, it is illegal if it is part of the employment benefits offered by the company. It is not a matter of choice by the manager. The company is obligated to pay it. You should talk to someone in HR about how to deal with the problem.

He is worried about exceeding his budget, but that is not your problem. However, if you go this route, he may try to have you dismissed or make your life difficult. Both those actions are illegal.

Good Luck.