If I left one job for another that posted in writing that lodging and food would be provided but was then told that it was not, can I sue?
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If I left one job for another that posted in writing that lodging and food would be provided but was then told that it was not, can I sue?
I left a well paying offshore oilfield services job for a land based oilfield services job with the understanding that food and lodging would be provided. It was stated verbally and in print. When it was time to report to work, I was told that neither were supplied. I was making around $100,000 for 6 months work with previous employer and left them on good terms. The new job has the potential to make about $75,000 per yer without as much time off. Do I have the basis for a lawsuit for fraudulent hiring practices?
Asked on July 20, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Arkansas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Unless you had an actual written employment contract, this is unfortunately legal. Without a written contract, employment is employment at will: an employer may change terms, conditions, compensation, benefits, etc. at will without liability, so they could promise you X but instead change it so you only get Y.
If you did have a written employment contract, it is enforceable in court, so you could sue if you are getting less than what you contracted for.
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