Do I have legal recourse if my job description and hiring agreement are not recognized by employer?
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Do I have legal recourse if my job description and hiring agreement are not recognized by employer?
My job description and the hiring agreement state that in addition to holding a management role I would also launch a new activities program at a resort in MA. I relocated from CA for the position and the opportunity and have been at the position 7 weeks. To date, there has been no effort from management to support or promote the new program, significantly impacting my expected income. Do I have legal recourse to be reimbursed for relocation expenses and the failure to uphold the hiring agreement?
Asked on July 12, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The hiring agreement that you speak of is a contract between you and your employer. It should speak to your rights and liabilities. If you took the job based upon the expectations agreed to in the contract and they are not fulfilling their end of the agreement then you may have cause fora suit in breach. It is, however, very difficult to give any guidance in this type of forum with out reading the agreement. Any oral promises outside the scope of the agreement may not give rise to a cause of action against them so bear that in mind. But if you think that you may want to have the contract rendered void because of the breach then your damages may indeed include the expenses to relocate. Good luck.
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