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[danu]

Sorry if this question has been asked a million times already, but I searched and couldn't find an absolute answer. If you leave a contract have 6 months, do you have to pay back airfare? I had heard that it was Labour law that you didn't, but I can't find a solid answer.

[Bibbitybop]

Most places, and I don't know if it's law, have it in the contract that you must pay it back if you quit before 6 months.

[laogaiguk]

There's nothing in the labour law about it (I can't think of any reason why there would be), unless it is new. Still, it is probably in your contract, and if so, yes you do (unless you pull a runner, which I would hope there would be a damn good reason for). If you are just leaving for normal circumstances, I see no reason you shouldn't.

[thewolf]

while on the subject of airfare,

my contract ends in three weeks and my employer has delayed in booking my flight. i'm getting anxious, as i have obligations to return to (a job beginning days after my contract expires).

my employer has been vague and said the travel period is "very busy"...

if i go ahead and book on my own, they must fully reimburse me, accord to the Labour Law, correct? Can anyone verify this assumption?

[laogaiguk]

[thewolf]

the contract states the employer will pay for round trip airfare.

the only mention of a refund is the following:

The airfare to Korea will be paid in advance or refunded in cash to the Teacher within seven days of the Teacher�s arrival in Korea.

As for the return flight, it only states the flight will be 'provided':

A one-way ticket will be provided to Korea and at the end of one's contract a one-way ticket to the port of the departure will be provided.

So, I suppose I'm at the behest of my employer to arrange the flight. I';; continue to 'remind' him to book the damn thing.

[laogaiguk]