How to rescind a signature on non countersigned employment contract
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How to rescind a signature on non countersigned employment contract
I want to rescind my signed copy of an employment contract
with my employer. I have not received a countersigned copy of
the contract and want to let them know I withdraw the signed
copy I submitted via email.
How do I do that?
Asked on September 25, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Oregon
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If they sent the contract to you and you signed it, it would be too late to rescind unless the contract itself states plainly that it is only effective on signature by *both* parties. Otherwise, when A creates a contract and sends it to B for signature, A's agreement to the contract is inferred from the fact that A created and sent it out for signature. Therefore, once you signed, both parties agreed to the contract and would be bound to its terms. In this case, you cannot rescind becasue the contract is already in force.
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