Relocation reimbursement not paid and terminated

[alliedHealth01]

I had a question on relocation reimbursement.

 

My H1B from H4 was filed by my employer and the offer letter contained clause for

 

a) A two year commitment (no penalty on termination though)

b) Sign-on bonus & re-location reimbursement.

 

Unfortunately my employer chose to terminate me without notice within the first month of employment while I was still in probation. I was not paid the reimbursement / sign-on bonus yet.

 

I was wondering if I am entitled to claim relocation (because I moved to different state for job) and sign-on bonus even if my employment was terminated within a month. Is the company entitled to the commitment made in offer letter to repay reimbursement / sign on bonus?

 

Help would be much appreciated.

[JoeF]

That's not an immigration issue, it is a labor law issue. Discuss the situation with a labor lawyer.