Contract on H1B

[svikram12]

Hi All,

 

I came here last year Nov on H1b.

 

My employer prepared a contract that I cant leave him before 1 yr, if I leave I have to pay him $20k.

 

I checked with few people, they say there is no value of contract here. My employer is in CA.

 

can anybody advice. I don't mind checking with Murthy lawyers as well if they deal in this.

 

thanks

[JoeF]

It depends on the wording of the contract.

A penalty for leaving early is not allowed. What is allowed is asking for liquidated damages. That would generally be less the longer you work there, since any expenses the employer had, e.g., for relocation or training, would be offset over time by you working for the employer and generating income.

You need to discuss your particular situation with a good lawyer.

[jairichi]

Hi All,

 

I came here last year Nov on H1b.

 

My employer prepared a contract that I cant leave him before 1 yr, if I leave I have to pay him $20k.

 

I checked with few people, they say there is no value of contract here. My employer is in CA.

 

can anybody advice. I don't mind checking with Murthy lawyers as well if they deal in this.

 

thanks

Your few people do not have a clue. A contract signed by you is legally binding. But, your employer can not claim H1B fees from you as compensation.

[rahul412]

 

My employer prepared a contract that I cant leave him before 1 yr, if I leave I have to pay him $20k.

 

I checked with few people, they say there is no value of contract here. My employer is in CA.

That's correct. But it's always better to take some advice from attorney bcos 20k is big money.