My employer has offered me a 'promotion' (questionable as to whether it is really a promotion at this stage) and I will be expected to sign a new contract.
General Question:
As long as it doesn't break employment law and is entered in to by both parties with no impairments can any conditions be placed in an employment contract?
Specific Question:
My employer wants me to agree to remain for two years or reimburse all training fees incurred. I previously signed a similar agreement as they funded a part-time Masters which I felt was well worth the 2-year lock-in. In this instance the training would largely be on product lines that are specific to the role. If I was to leave the role this training would have no value to me. Is this enforceable? Legal? Usual?
In any case I am in a good position and will not be forced to sign anything I am not happy with.
If the courses benefit the employer more than you, tell him you will not sign a two year clause.
When you sign clauses into contracts, you leave yourself open to employer docking wages when you leave, and you have to take case against them ... a lot of hassle