What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina
I signed a contract with a company 3/16/10 for a two year commitment with a $5000 sign on bonus. The contract read that I would have to repay the full amount unless I worked the full two years. However, I was lead to believe that this contract would be pro-rated depending on the amount of time I worked with the company. The girl who hired me, my direct supervisor, admitted to me that she sent the wrong contract over. She wanted to give me the one that was pro-rated, but she sent the wrong file. I would never have signed a two year agreeement if I knew the full details because I was planning on moving in about 18 months. But she assured me it would be pro-rated, so I might as well sign for the full 2 years and get the biggest bonus I was allowed. But now I want to quit after 14 months of work and I am required to pay back the full amount. Do I have any legs to stand on here, or am I required to pay the full amount back as per the contract?
I signed a contract with a company 3/16/10 for a two year commitment with a $5000 sign on bonus. The contract read that I would have to repay the full amount unless I worked the full two years. However, I was lead to believe that this contract would be pro-rated depending on the amount of time I worked with the company. The girl who hired me, my direct supervisor, admitted to me that she sent the wrong contract over. She wanted to give me the one that was pro-rated, but she sent the wrong file. I would never have signed a two year agreeement if I knew the full details because I was planning on moving in about 18 months. But she assured me it would be pro-rated, so I might as well sign for the full 2 years and get the biggest bonus I was allowed. But now I want to quit after 14 months of work and I am required to pay back the full amount. Do I have any legs to stand on here, or am I required to pay the full amount back as per the contract?