Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia
Am I legally liable to repay my former employer for tuition reimbursement?
My former employer sent me a notice that I owe the corporation $675 for tuition reimbursement that was paid to me in 2007. The corporation is relying on a policy from a former employee handbook as their evidence. This policy is not a controlled document and has no revision level. Soon before departing my former employment, the company issued a new handbook that stated it precluded all other versions and I signed this version. The new handbook did not contain this policy and the policy is not made readily available to employees. I have not signed this policy stating that I agree to these terms. The only document with my signature is one confirming that I finished the classes, along with my GPA for the classes. Can I be held liable for repaying the corporation this money? I am refusing to pay based on the fact I was not required to sign the policy stating the terms, and that this policy is not an official controlled document and has no revision. In addition, I did sign the new revision of the employee handbook, which stated it precluded the old version in which the policy WAS included. This new handbook DOES NOT contain the policy nor does it reference the policy so employees are aware of it. Am I legally liable for paying $675?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Am I legally liable to repay my former employer for tuition reimbursement?
Well, in the event that you're eventually sued by this former employer, when the judge rules on the matter, then you'll know for certain.
In the meantime, you could formally respond in writing to the notice that you received by outlining your defenses as referenced in your question.
Re: Am I legally liable to repay my former employer for tuition reimbursement?
Well, in the event that you're eventually sued by this former employer, when the judge rules on the matter, then you'll know for certain.
In the meantime, you could formally respond in writing to the notice that you received by outlining your defenses as referenced in your question.
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