If I quit my job, can my employer keep my last paycheck if I sign a 2 year commitment to pay for my certification and it’s within the 2 years?
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If I quit my job, can my employer keep my last paycheck if I sign a 2 year commitment to pay for my certification and it’s within the 2 years?
If so, how long after my paycheck is auto deposited can they stop payment?
Asked on February 2, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, your employer may not keep your last paycheck, not unless you agree to let the employer keep it.
That doesn't meant that you would not owe any amounts per your committment to pay for the certification. However, if you do not voluntarily pay any remaining balance due for this, your employer's option or recourse is to take you to court and sue you for the money.
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