Ex-Employer asking exceptly high relocation amt, they spent on me.

[singax]

I joined a Philly based company, who gave me rented accommodation as part of relocation package. I worked there for 5 weeks, then resigned.
This company has sent me bill of $26,000, which includes 12,000 joining bonus and air fare reimbursement. I am ready to pay 12,000. They are asking for 26,000.
My question is, if I pay only 12,000 and don't pay remaining amount which is essentially for rented accommodation, what are repercussions? Has anyone gone issues like this? Can it impact my credit score?
Please advise

[qesehmk]

I joined a Philly based company, who gave me rented accommodation as part of relocation package. I worked there for 5 weeks, then resigned.
This company has sent me bill of $26,000, which includes 12,000 joining bonus and air fare reimbursement. I am ready to pay 12,000. They are asking for 26,000.
My question is, if I pay only 12,000 and don't pay remaining amount which is essentially for rented accommodation, what are repercussions? Has anyone gone issues like this? Can it impact my credit score?
Please advise

singax - first ask them a copy of the contract you may have signed with them that entitles them a refund of such expenses.
If no such contract exists then I think you don't owe them anything. But if you did sign a contract then you should hire a lawyer. Not all contracts are legal. e.g. One can't sign a contract to kill another person and then be held accountable for not abiding by the contract.

[imdeng]

singax - a completely layman's opinion - if I were in your shoes, I would read the joining contract very closely - what does that mention about return of signing bonus and relocation expenses. Everything depends upon that - the exact language and the fine print.

It will affect your credit score only if it goes to a collection agency.

singax - first ask them a copy of the contract you may have signed with them that entitles them a refund of such expenses.
If no such contract exists then I think you don't owe them anything. But if you did sign a contract then you should hire a lawyer. Not all contracts are legal. e.g. One can't sign a contract to kill another person and then be held accountable for not abiding by the contract.

[singax]

singax - a completely layman's opinion - if I were in your shoes, I would read the joining contract very closely - what does that mention about return of signing bonus and relocation expenses. Everything depends upon that - the exact language and the fine print.

It will affect your credit score only if it goes to a collection agency.

Thanks Q & imdeng for reply.

I signed a paper with Terms and condition, I terminate my employment, Need pay back amount directly reimbursed to me or via vendor.

I am ready to give back joining bonus and airfare reimbursed to me but employer is asking for H1B fees, he paid to attorney, hotel/ temp living they arranged to me for 4 weeks.

thanks once again. I am thinking to approach some consultant /lawer on this.
Singax

[singax]

Thanks Sportsfan33 for your reply.

[Dondraper]

Thanks Q & imdeng for reply.

I signed a paper with Terms and condition, I terminate my employment, Need pay back amount directly reimbursed to me or via vendor.

I am ready to give back joining bonus and airfare reimbursed to me but employer is asking for H1B fees, he paid to attorney, hotel/ temp living they arranged to me for 4 weeks.

thanks once again. I am thinking to approach some consultant /lawer on this.
Singax

I believe the law allows them to recoup the h1b expenses and temporary accomodation should you choose to end the contract before it is void