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Reimbursement of training fees (Employment & Labor Law)

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 18:07:00 GMT

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?
My state is Wisconsin.
I received a letter last January from my employer telling me I had been selected to attend a week-long off-site training class for professional development.
Two weeks later on day one of the class as I took my seat, an HR manager gave me a form stating that should I leave the company in less than one year, I would be responsible to pay back the company the cost of the class. He demanded my signature. I felt as if I had no choice but to sign.
I am leaving the company and would like to know if it is unlawful for the company to have done that. (I feel that those terms should have been spelled out in the selection letter)

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  • Mon, 14 Nov 2005 19:34:00 GMT(1)
  • They probably should have, but you did sign the document. Only question is now, since you were out of town and sitting at a seat in the class, was the signing done under duress, which could possible make it unenforceable. You may wish to consult with an attorney for his/her review of the entire document and the conditions under which you felt "forced" to sign. You can get a consultation through the Lawyer's Referral Service in your local area, sponsored by the American Bar Assoc.
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