Lawyer Inputs on Training Contracts (Time Sensitive)

[SoundBarViolatr]

One thought here, you might consider using your position of strength (being able to quit training before completing it with little risk of liability) and asking the employer to make it right with you in regards to pay and work conditions, etc. Have them put it in a contract. They are now highly motivated to work with you. Short of this, I would bail before completing the training or you'll be on the hook for sure.

The pay and pay schedule is in the employment contract. No response whatsoever in all my pay inquiries by phone or email in over 8 days. Since it is overseas it looks like it will be virtually impossible for me to collect my pay from them, which is now at half the cost of the training.

 

[Coool Hand Luke]

Could you not also make a case that the training expense is pro-rated to the point from which you went unpaid? In which case you might only be "on the hook" for the cost of the last few days of training. Perhaps you can complete and get the type for only a few thousand dollars and at least get something out of all that hard work.

 

[sleepy]

The pay and pay schedule is in the employment contract. No response whatsoever in all my pay inquiries by phone or email in over 8 days. Since it is overseas it looks like it will be virtually impossible for me to collect my pay from them, which is now at half the cost of the training.

I would just walk away from this. They are not going to spend the money to come after you in US courts for a training contract. It would cost them more in legal fees than it is worth. They won't pay you, they won't contact you, is this a place you want to work? If you do go to work for them in their country you will be subject to their laws. That doesn't sould like a place you want to be.

 

[svcta]

Seriously, it's time to come home. No matter what happens, you're not going to win if you play with these people. Get away quickly and call it an experience.