I was promised a bonus and it is in my contract. They dont want to give it to me now. I am laughed at when I mention I want to sue the Army. Can it be done?
2007-02-16 02:53:25 · 7 answers · asked by dj4visionaries 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have decided to leave since they are not honoring their part of the contract. Ive done 10 previous years in the military so I have done my time. I initially joined again so that I can continue to contribute.
2007-02-16 03:00:19 · update #1
So which is it? Some of you are saying yes and some of you are saying no. If you know for sure can you please post a reference so I can see it for myself. Thanks all.
2007-02-16 09:28:27 · update #2
Starting a real nice reputation in your new unit, aren't you?
2007-02-16 02:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by Curt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you cannot sue the National Guard. Members of a military force cannot sue their parent force.
You can, however, file a complaint with the Inspector General's Office. Be sure to have your ducks in a row when you get there, because they're going to thoroughly examine every aspect of the case starting with the materials you present them first. Then they'll look at the other side of the story, and render a judgement from there.
2007-02-16 03:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to make sure you've exhausted all options within the army before suing, but yes, you can sue if they have broken the contract. Make sure you've read ALL the fine print and that it doesn't say the bonus is void if you wear pink underpants or something!
2007-02-16 03:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you can get whats called a "breach of contract" and either get out or sign a whole new contract.
2007-02-16 07:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try, but these are all distractions. Maybe you win this battle. Do you realize that we are in a war for our basic freedoms? We must rid ourselves of this monstrous two headed government before Cheney plans his next terror event plunging America into a complete totalitarian state...Mary.
2007-02-22 05:24:55 · answer #5 · answered by mary57whalen 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can. It is a legally binding contract.
It might be easier first to exhaust the chain of command though.
2007-02-16 03:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried the IG, yet?
That usually gets results. If you actually have it in writing, they have to honor it. I wouldn't take no for an answer.
2007-02-16 03:17:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋