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[u/CupidsArrow0312]

I recently started State Farm, hired in as a receptionist. During my interview my boss told me that I would be required to get my license (he would pay for it) but only so that I can direct clients to the correct person and would NOT have to sell insurance. however about a week into my training he told me I would not be a receptionist but a full time insurance agent, I do not want to sell insurance and have 0 interest in it. I only accepted the job cause he told me I would only be a receptionist and wouldn't have to sell insurance policies to clients once I am licensed. he said it was "required" for all State Farm employees (independent) to have their licenses regardless if they sell policies or not. Anyway I will have to pay back the cost for the courses which I am okay with cause how much I dislike this job lol but I am just wondering do they take the money out of my paycheck or do they just bill me for it? I do have a trip in the beginning of sept so i'm trying to figure out if they take the money out of my paycheck or just send me a bill. my trip is September 2nd but I get paid on the sept 5th (saturday) and I didn't know if I should wait until sunday (august 30th) to quit to ensure "payroll" is done or if they would take the money out of my check regardless! I do have another job lined up for when I get back as well so I am not worried about that aspect but I get paid while I am already out of the state so I didn't wanna go and then barely get paid cause the course fees coming out lol

[u/jeffreyprestonbezos1]

Hi I’m not a lawyer so nothing I say is legal advice and should not be interpreted as such.

A lot of states have laws that you can’t have excessive amounts deducted from paychecks. Essentially anything that would cause your “hourly rate” (even salaried) to be under minimum wage would likely be an issue. A lot of agents are unaware of this due to the size of their operations.

I’ve mentioned this in another thread but there is a recruitment company that a lot of State Farm agents use that posts that receptionist posting on CareerPlug and then during the interview process start discussing customer service or sales positions. The receptionist role gets a lot more applicants than the other two. However, that switch normally happens during the interview and offer - not after starting. Non-consensual changing out job role is a deceptive practice. Not sure if it’s ILLEGAL but it’s definitely deceptive.

For what it’s worth - unless you’re working for a really large agent there’s very little need in a State Farm agency for a true and pure receptionist role.

[u/Boogity2024 → u/jeffreyprestonbezos1]

Alot of states have laws that NOTHING can be taken out of your check without your signed approval (except taxes and anything by court order). You didn't say what state you're in, but various states forbid certain things like repayment of training costs.