San Clemente, CA asked in Employment Law for California

Q: 7 mos ago I left my job & was asked to sign a term cert doc, I refused. They are now asking again, do I have to sign?

They stated, in an email, that I promised to sign when signing my original contract. My former employer writes, "In Section 6. "Termination Certification" of the employment agreement you signed, you explicitly agreed to sign it (the attached was part of that agreement) and to keep Delerrok advised of your home and business addresses for a period of three years after termination."

But if that is true, then perhaps I should go after lost wages. I was promised commission and was never paid, instead they forced me to take stock, then upon leaving I lost my stock bec I couldn't pay the $70,000 that it would've cost for me to retain it.

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1 Lawyer Answer
Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
Answered
  • Westminster, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: You have no duty to do anything with regard to a former employer. Even if you promised to sign the document at termination, if you fail to sign, it is so remotely possible that the employer would bring some kind of legal action against you to sign such a document that there is little risk in signing it now.

If you wish to go after money owed, know that you have a limited time to do so. It would be wise to consult with an attorney to determine your options at this point.

Good luck to you.

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