Tuition Reimbursement: Collection

[Jenna22]

What is the name of your state? MA

I left a company in December 2004. I left on my volition and signed all appropriate paperwork as part of the exit process. In February of 2008, I rolled over a 401k plan from that company. One week later, I received a letter saying that I owed the company money for tuition reimbursement. Is the company within it's rights to seek payment for this benefit 3.5 years later?

 

[JETX]

Is the company within it's rights to seek payment for this benefit 3.5 years later?

Depends. What does your tuition reimbursement agreement say??

 

[Beth3]

One week later, I received a letter saying that I owed the company money for tuition reimbursement. When you received the tuition money, did you sign an agreement saying it must be repaid and if so, under what circumstances?

 

[Jenna22]

Tuition Reimbursement

The policy states that employees who leave after completing the last course within one year are required to pay 100% of the assistance paid.

 

[Zigner]

Yes, they can still come after you. SOL for contracts in your state is 6 years.

 

[Jenna22]

Tuition Reimbursement

I asked for a signed copy of the policy and the only thing I received was a copy of the policy itself. If I signed it (even electronically), I don't remeber.
Would a copy of my exit paperwork be valuable?