My employer gave me a sizable bonus this past July. I questioned it at the time, and my understanding was that the matter was being investigated, as it was possible I was in fact due the bonus (I had been in the department for 3 of 4 fiscal quarters, and the intent of this bonus was unclear.). Hearing nothing further, I spent the bonus after about 2-3 months. In December, my employer informed me that the bonus was only for the 4th fiscal quarter. Being that I was not in the department that 4th quarter, I was not eligible for the bonus, and am required to repay the net amount.
My employer asked that I repay $800 out of several paychecks. I declined. They responded that they would then garnish my paychecks in full until the money was repaid. I stated under Nevada statute they could not do so without my written consent. They then stated they would be willing to pursue this in the courts.
Understood.
This week I offered to repay $100 per month - which will increase should I get a raise. I also stated that, should I leave the company, any unpaid money could be deducted in full from my final paycheck. My HR rep informed me that they are unlikely to accept this offer, and will require a higher monthly amount.
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Is there any state law governing the amount of time an employee can take to repay an employer? I don't understand their stance. Given that I have made a written offer to repay the money, would they have a leg to stand on in court?
My employer asked that I repay $800 out of several paychecks. I declined. They responded that they would then garnish my paychecks in full until the money was repaid. I stated under Nevada statute they could not do so without my written consent. They then stated they would be willing to pursue this in the courts.
Understood.
This week I offered to repay $100 per month - which will increase should I get a raise. I also stated that, should I leave the company, any unpaid money could be deducted in full from my final paycheck. My HR rep informed me that they are unlikely to accept this offer, and will require a higher monthly amount.
Oh.
Is there any state law governing the amount of time an employee can take to repay an employer? I don't understand their stance. Given that I have made a written offer to repay the money, would they have a leg to stand on in court?
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