Legal Question in Employment Law in Pennsylvania

employer terminated after contrat signed

was teminated by my employer 1 week after he signed a 2 yr contract. he said it was deceptive because it was back dated 1 week from signing. the frist line was, this contract is in effect from july 5 2008 to july 5 2010. asked him if he read the contract before signing. he yes and droped the f bomb on me then threw his copy out. do i have any legal recourse?


Asked on 7/26/08, 9:16 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Terrence Valko ERISA Disability Lawyer

Re: employer terminated after contrat signed

The important terms like the identity of the contracting parties, the duration of the employemnt contract (two years) and the amount of pay along with some basic terms and conditions of employment seem to have been memorialized as the mutual intent of the parties.

A court can interpret any missing details by manifesting the parties' intent.

Congratulations! Most Pennsylvania employees do not have a contract for a definate term or duration. This means you have what lawyes call a "colorable" case instead of being an immediate victim to the At-Will employment Rule.

good luck

TV

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Answered on 7/29/08, 1:50 pm
Solomon Weinstein Solomon Weinstein, Esquire

Re: employer terminated after contrat signed

Assuming the written contract is valid , it sounds you would have a viable claim for breach of contract. You should schedule an appointment with an attorney to review the contract. If you are in the Philadelphia area you can contact me for a consultation.

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Answered on 7/28/08, 10:40 am
Solomon Weinstein Solomon Weinstein, Esquire

Re: employer terminated after contrat signed

Assuming the written contract is valid , it sounds you would have a viable claim for breach of contract. You should schedule an appointment with an attorney to review the contract. If you are in the Philadelphia area you can contact me for a consultation.

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Answered on 7/28/08, 10:40 am
James Monaghan Law Office of James V. Monaghan

Re: employer terminated after contrat signed

I owuld have to review the contract, but if he signed a contract, he is bound by its terms.

Contact me to discuss further.

Jim

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Answered on 7/27/08, 1:45 pm


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