Q: If you quit a job for unethical business practices can you be liable for paying back wages?
The business claims they overpaid me and want reimbursed for employment wages. I moved from Ohio to what was supposed to be an on-site managers apartment plus 1500 monthly compensation. The apartment was declined as it was not safe to live in. There are also people living in storage units and conducting business out of units among other things. I quit employment after 3 weeks due to unethical business practices. They are now harassing me with a claim That they paid me for 4 weeks despite no formal contact, application or other written agreement.
A: Yes, in theory they can seek it if they overpaid you. But if they paid you for four weeks without a written contract, they would still owe you something for that.
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