Can an employer promise you a new position then give it to someone else?

Question

I have an opportunity to get into a positon that I have a degree in in my company. I have been actually doing that position as well as my normal job for some time with out compensation. I was told by upper management that they would open that new position and give it to me. Now I am told that they are opening it up and I have to compete for it. I have not received a raise for all I have done as well. I revamped their corporate image, created various ads amd campaigns and worked extra hours.

What are my rights in this? Is there anything I can do? Or should I start looking for a job and add this experience to my resume?

Answer 1

i would indeed ask them about this...since you have already been doing the job....and if they promised it to you then you should have it...i would go to your boss and discuss this with him and ask for a raise...and if things do not go well you have every right to find another job...i think it is unfair and you may be able to take legal action , i really do not know that....

Answer 2

Unfortunately if you didn't get anything in writing you don't have much of an argument. You could take a risk and go to your supervisor and tell them all that you have been doing and tell them that if they don't want to hire you for the new position you will have no other choice but to find other employment. If they truly need you and realize what a value you are to the company they will take you seriously and offer you something more substantial, if not, maybe you should rethink your loyalty to a company that isn't willing to reward you for your hard work. Good luck.

Answer 3

You have no rights in this. You were working for the compensation, thus agreeing to the added duties. They are in no way obligated to give you the job. I would recommend competing for the job as well as sending out a resume. Remember, unless you're under contract, no one is required to hire you, pay you, or promote you.

Answer 4

Start putting your portfolio together and make them want you for the position. You mentioned several types of projects you did in relation to that position. Use examples and professional references from those projects to "sell" yourself for the hiring dept.

The hiring process must appear fair and they may have realized by not advertising the position, they were circumventing the process. Don't be negative or imply expectations.
Compete for the position effectively. You may not be the only person in the company qualified so gather your thoughts and go in determined to get the job.
Good luck...

Answer 5

Unless you got the promise in writing, the only thing you can do is compete for the job. If you've been doing it for a while already though, that should make it easier! Good luck!

Answer 6

honestly, companies can very say things and not follow through with honoring them. the only way that you could get the company is if upper management put it in writing. good luck....

Answer 7

I would contact human resources, hopefully they will have some helpful information for you.

I am in a similar situation myself and I hope this doesn't happen to me.

Answer 8

Corporate thugs can promise you the moon! Next time, get it in writing!!

Answer 9

tell them to be ahead, honest and instantly ahead with you, truly of tellling you somthing that they recognize isnt going to happen. they are going to like you alot better that way, and doubtless you'll easily get the rasie you opt for truly of only begging for it.

Answer 10

Start looking for another job if you choose.