Legal Question in Employment Law in Utah

I worked for a company for about a year when a new position opened up. I applied and was told in order to get it I would have to complete a 16 week training course afterwhich I would be required to sign a 2 year contract. After 14 weeks of training I was given a contract and told to sign it or not return to trainig. I signed it because not doing so would make the past 14 weeks of training a whaste of time. After another year due to a hostile work enviorment I left the company. Now they are asking for reimbursment of training totally $1550.00. I have recenlty learned the individual who took my position and required the same training did not have to sign a contract. Another employee who did sign the contract is not being asked to pay it back. If they decide to take it to court will the contract hold up?


Asked on 8/29/09, 5:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Without reviewing the contract you signed, there is no way to determine its enforceability. File a claim that the company created a hostile work environment as the cause of your termination. After filing there will be a mediation hearing. You may be able to settle their claim at that time.

File with the Utah Anti-discrimination Division

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Answered on 9/03/09, 6:39 pm


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