Was told after resigning I would have to pay back salary previously earned.

employed as an aide, Five months ago was convited of a mistomeanor - Class 1. Told in four months ago by Dept of Education that I was not eligible for a newly required license until the conviction is expunged. Two weeks ago, the School district told be I needed a license and therefore i had to either resign or be fired. I chose to resign. Two days later, i was told I was not going to be paid for the last two weeks of my work and may have to repay all my wages for the past five months. Is this right? ALso, in four months ago, I told the district that I was not getting a license and asked what the impact was on my employment and they never responded.

1 answer  |  asked Apr 28, 2011 12:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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Bruce Elfvin
If you cannot obtain the required license because of the conviction your resignation is probably the best route. An employer cannot decide to merely not pay you. You should see an employment lawyer who will discuss minimum wage and overtime payments. Not paying for work or services performed will not be tolerated and it is highly unlikely that a school district will be able to recoup pay without a lot more facts than you have provided.

You can select an employment lawyer near you at www.oelasmart.net/directory

posted by Bruce Elfvin  |  Apr 28, 2011 12:57 PM [EST]

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