I was laid off on the 89th day of my probation period from my role as a mid-level logistics coordinator. I had relocated across two states for this position and received a $4,000 relocation stipend as part of my offer, which included a clause stating that I would need to repay it if I voluntarily terminated my employment within twelve months. However, just one day before my probation was set to end and my full medical benefits were to kick in, my director called a brief Zoom meeting and informed me that my position was eliminated due to "departmental downsizing," effective immediately. I received no severance or prior warning. This morning, I was shocked to receive a formal invoice from the finance team demanding $6,200. This amount includes not only the full relocation stipend but also an additional $2,200 for "internal software onboarding and operational training costs." The letter threatened that if I didn’t pay within fourteen business days, they would send it to collections and potentially damage my credit. I feel completely blindsided and taken advantage of. I was terminated without cause, and now they expect me to pay them for the training and relocation costs. I’m unsure if this demand is even enforceable, or if they’re just trying to intimidate me into paying. I’m considering reaching out to a labor lawyer and possibly filing a claim with my state’s labor department to get some advice on how to handle this situation.