Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia
If I resign from a university faculty position, can the university force me to pay them back for an air ticket that was purchased in my name to attend an academic event? If I resign I will no longer need to go to the event, but I am being threatened with having to repay the $1000.
Asked on 1/22/14, 6:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
So, how was this ticket purchased in your name under circumstances which would necessarily obligate you to repay this university in the event that you failed to attend the academic event (for whatever reason) which was the reason for its purchase?
Perhaps, a provision in your contract of employment with this institution which
you have failed to mention?
Answered on 1/23/14, 8:46 pm