today i singed a contract at work stating i would begin full time work with them for a period of four months starting from next week. after which i will resume my normal status of casual...i have re-read over the conditions and am now wanting to decline. do i have the right to do this even know i have already agreed, but have not started yet?!
2007-09-05 00:53:08 · 5 answers · asked by misspinkpepsi 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Are you considered an "employee at will," that is does the company retain the right to terminate your employment within that 4 month period?
If that is the case, the contract possibly isn't legal or enforceable because it only binds you, but not them.
But failing that condition you are virtually the company's slave for the 4 month period.
What are the consequences if you don't show up? Can/ would the company sue you?
2007-09-05 01:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by fredrick z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best to check with an attorney, to determine your legal rights under the law where you live. You may be stuck, you may not. Only an attorney can determine that for you.
2007-09-05 08:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could, but would probably have to pay any reparations stated in the contract. Unless there are circumstances which could have lead to you signing it before you were ready. This however, would be hard to prove.
2007-09-05 08:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jonnie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO ONE can answer the question with any acuracy without first reading the contract itself.
2007-09-05 08:26:22 · answer #4 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope not unless your statue law provides for a cooling off period
2007-09-05 08:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋