Employers Sue Workers Who Quit After On-the-Job Training
Companies are increasingly using training reimbursement agreements to force former employees to repay training costs if they leave within a certain period after being hired. This legal stipulation has led to lawsuits where employers are seeking repayment, sometimes amounting to tens of thousands of dollars. Nearly 10% of workers reported being covered by these agreements in 2020, and a survey of nurses found that over a third were subjected to such agreements. The Biden administration has proposed a rule to limit these agreements, but employers argue that the costs are justified. The use of training reimbursement agreements has been on the rise in recent years, giving employers significant power over employees.