I have just finished a 9 month university contract and now back at home in America. I did everything that my head (Chinese) teacher told me to do when working the university. I have already received my release and recommendation letter and used the plane ticket they provide to fly back home.

He has also made all sorts of threats like I will not receive my summer holiday pay. In addition, I will have to give him my reasons for not finishing all of my duties and he'll decide whether I will be able to receive my summer pay after I complete all the additional work.

So, you departed without your holiday pay. Of course, I assume you got your travel allowance. Maybe you did 'work the university', as you say!

Pull the other one, it's got bells on it!