I dislike my job. I want to start looking for different jobs, and I want to know if I can stuck here legally.
2007-09-12 16:29:51 · 4 answers · asked by sherman424 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you didn't sign, you're not bound.
2007-09-12 16:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. You may not have signed a contract, but did you orally enter a contract? It's a twelve-month "agreement" so some courts might hold that under the statute of frauds, it had to be in writing if the at the time of agreement it wouldn't expire within 1 year. However, other courts hold that if the contract is 1 year from start to finish of employment, then it can be oral and binding. So, the big question is "Did you orally enter into a contract?"
2007-09-12 16:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by eastchic2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as there was no written or oral agreement made, you can leave. Don't expect a good report for any future jobs from them though. Another binder is if they gave you specific training to accept the job. Your statement of a 12 month position makes me wonder if there is something you "forgot about" or missed when you hired on and signed the paperwork.
2007-09-12 17:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there was a specific agreement in writing stating that the company could penalize you for leaving before your term, no you arent stuck there.
2007-09-12 16:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by Somaesthesia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋