Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida
verbal offer of employment
I was given a verbal offer of employment, face to face for a position. Payment of salary was from their payroll in Florida. Some terms and conditions including salary were discussed in emails and an approximate start date given.
I have received an email saying that this offer was premature. After a phone discussion I was informed that they would make a decision in two weeks. This has not happened.
During the last week I was made redundant from my current job because of this situation.
Where do I stand?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: verbal offer of employment
Unfortunately, Florida is what is called an "employment at will" state, which means that verbal and other "offers" are not enforceable as employment agreements . . . Rather, under Florida law, an enforceable employment contract requires that the agreement: (a) be in writing; (b) have a definite term of employment (i.e, 1 year); and (c) set forth the basis of compensation.
As a result, since you do not seem to have any legal grounds in Florida to try and compel any action, patience with the potential employment opportunity is something you'll have to evaluate.
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