My question involves employment and labor law for the state of: CA

I have worked with a company on h1b from 1st jul to 12 nov in 2007 on h1b visa. They did not pay me for last 45 working days. When i ask him he says about the following clause in my offer letter:


SALARY: You will be paid an amount equal to a 70% basis of your bill rate based on the understanding that you will work with us for a period of at least one year. If you leave Company before completing 1 year of employment your compensation will be adjusted to a $55,000 per year basis and the excess amount paid to you will be deducted from the last two months of your salary.

Please let me know whether this is legal to have this kinda clause in offer letter.

Thanks much!