Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

Re: Recruiting under false pretenses

There is a lot of room between statements made by the person, and what you actually received as far as benefits. For example, what documents were you provided that outlined the position and/or benefits? Did you ask for documentation? What, exactly, did the person say and how specific was the comment. You don't even identify the benefit, so we can't guess about that. What do the county job descriptions or HR manuals say? That said, the potential claim you may have is, generally, extremely difficult to pursue. Generally, if one quits their job or moves, they should get a written contract setting forth the terms. Further, since most jobs are "at will" and most benefits can be changed or elminated, they are not usually treated as something to which people are entitled. You can get all the benefits promised, and still be terminated after a week, absent a contract. If you want to move forward, many lawyers have experience in city or county government employment issues, and they can probably give you a pretty quick evaluation.