I asked a question on the childcare board yesterday after seeing a clause in a nanny contract which states:
"Should the nanny wish to terminate their contract within the first 6 weeks/ months they would be liable for £400 towards the costs incurred by the family in recruiting them. This amount will be deducted from their final wage and any shortfall must be paid before leaving on their final day."
Is this legal? Can an employer make their employee pay them back if they leave the position before a certain time in any position, not necessarily nannies? Would it stand up in an employment tribunal?
If somebody could direct me to somewhere I can find the answer I'd really appreciate it.
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Is it legal to ask an employee to reimburse their own recruitment fees if they leave the job?
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Trunchbull · 10/02/2013 13:06
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