I quit my job after 2 days because this guy totally misrepresented the job description. He was a total hassle, and I just said enough.
He has tried to say that because I signed a contract, I have to work no matter what.
I have signed a contract before and left early, and never heard of such nonsense.
My question is: Can I be forced to work?
2006-11-26 13:43:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It depends on what State your in. The laws vary from State to State. In most cases, if there is misrepresentation on the employer's part you should be OK. Signed Contracts are legal and binding. Why would someone want to force a person to work who does not want to?
2006-11-26 13:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by Janet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a HR person but I think legally the only thing a former employer can do is verify that you worked there. I do not think "legally" they can say anything negative about you. Of course, you would never know this. And someone looking to hire you might take the fact that they are not saying but the minimum to mean something bad and not hire you anyway. I would encourage you to grow up and take some responsibility. Quitting "whenever you want" or "randomly" isn't a very smart thing and the way the job market is now...that could be dangerous. You will also start burning bridges and if you used me as a reference and I found out that you were doing this...I would ask that you no longer use me as a reference. Your references can say whatever they wish about you and if you made me look bad to your former employeer because I recommended you, I might want some payback.
2016-03-29 10:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You better find out what each word, including the fine print, says on that contract you signed! For if you signed yourself to work for a year or less, you have to do what you "promised" to them.
Talk to your boss about the whole situation. See what he or she has to say about it. Generally it's never a good idea to up and quit a job. Usually if you are to quit a job you have to at least give them a two week notice. Also it is always wise to have another job set up or lined up so that when you quit your first job, you have another job waiting in the wind.
Good luck to you and I hope you can get this all straightened up!
2006-11-26 13:57:01 · answer #3 · answered by Lyndee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like the previous response, depends on the state.
If you are a contracted employee, check the contract ask for a copy if you do not have one. If you signed they must provide you with a copy.
If you are not a contracted employee, check your employee handbook. Most employer now (in CA) are employer at will. This means you may chose to leave or they can ask you to leave with out notice.
2006-11-26 14:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by twdlpo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No....well at least not in Texas.....we have what is call "Right to Work" under that provision you can quit for no reason or any reason......also they can fire you for the same.
2006-11-26 13:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Monte T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe, depends on the contract
2006-11-26 13:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋