Full question:
I work as a speech therapist for a school district through a contract agency. When I registered my son for daycare at the district I was offered a 20% employee discount. I stated I was a contractor and was told I was still eligible for the discount. Now, 10 months later they say that was wrong and I owe the 20% due by the end of the month ($1300). Can they take back the discount legally from 10 months prior?
- Category: Employment
- Subcategory: Independent Contractor
- Date:
- State: National
Answer:
I cannot provide a legal opinion, but this situation typically requires a court's judgment based on the specific facts involved. If you were not qualified for the discount, the court would need to determine if enforcing the policy would be unjust and if you should be liable for the underpayment. In some cases, if you relied on a promise that you were eligible for the discount, and that reliance caused you harm, you might argue that it would be unfair to enforce the policy against you. The court would consider whether it was reasonable for you to rely on the information provided and whether you were aware or should have known about your ineligibility for the discount.
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