iv worked in a pharmacy for 6 years and through word of mouth (not directly fromt he owner of company) have been offered my pre reg position there next year and through word of mouth i accepted. i have never signed anything or discused directly with the owners. however i have been offered a position with much better career prospects and training and also a pay rise. will i be in trouble if i hand my notice in?
2006-11-25 21:28:58 · 9 answers · asked by rocky 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Technically you would be in breach of contract however as nothing in writing there is very little employer could do. Employer would have to prove they had suffered financial loss and wouldn't really be worth the effort to contest
2006-11-25 21:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by Jen S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contract or not, unless you have a fixed term contract you are free to give notice to any employer. I am concerned though that there might be an issue over employers liability insurance. I would suggest there is a contract of employment, even if you havn't seen it.
I assume you are being paid for your work and you are not a volunteer?
If you think that the job offer is better than your current position then take it. It might be an idea to inform your current "employer" of the offer, they may improve on the offer you have been given.
Good luck in whatever you do.
2006-11-25 21:47:44 · answer #2 · answered by LYN W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since there has been nothing in writing there really wouldn't be much your employer could do, unless you lived in one of the few states that still considers a verbal agreement a legal and binding contract...and some do. I suggest you check your states labor laws to be sure. If not, then give this place a two weeks notice and go for the other oppritunity but be prepared for your next employer to ask "Why do you want to leave your current employer".
2006-11-25 21:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought that you handing in your notice was a legitimate way to end a work contract. Plenty of people are always looking for better jobs, so you need to look out for yourself, have a chat with the person who offered you the job, they'll understand its a better opportunity for you.
You did have an actual contract, although it would be difficult to prove in a court, but it wouldn't go that far probably. In a contract, you always have; offer, acceptance, intention to create legal relations, and consideration (what you get for going through with the contract's act)
2006-11-25 21:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by Heath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In response to your question no you are not in breach of contract simply because you have no contract ( something in writing with your signature on it) and seeing as it is word of mouth that any agreements have been discussed i would talk to them and find out what`s happening as not to loose out on an opportunity if it does turn out to be all lies
2006-11-25 22:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by jose d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you didn't make a direct verbal agreement or sign anything, then you are under no contract or obligation to the pharmacy
2006-11-25 21:53:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
let me see, no you have not been offered anything since the owners did not offfer it ( unless the manager offered it)
another co worker, or a customer can't offer you anything
"word of mouth is not anything, but gossip.
2006-11-26 04:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, I will consent to blood test but I will not take a breathalizer test.
2006-11-25 21:53:59 · answer #8 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you gave your word and renig-you lack morals. your word should have meant something.
2006-11-25 21:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋