What will happen if I’m leaving my job but accepted a sign on bonus after 6 months of employment with the agreement stated that if I left within 12 months of the bonus pay date I’d have to pay in back within 30 days?

What will happen if I’m leaving my job but accepted a sign on bonus after 6 months of employment with the agreement stated that if I left within 12 months of the bonus pay date I’d have to pay in back within 30 days?

I’m leaving 11 months from that date. Do I have to pay it back?

Asked on June 4, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, New York

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