Legal Question in Employment Law in Wyoming

Re: Are verbal contracts binding by law

Unusual question. In general, yes verbal contracts can be binding, it depends on the terms and conditions of the contract. Contracts can also be implied from the parties' conduct. For example, you tell me that you'll pay me $15 if I mow your lawn. I don't say anything, but instead, go get my mower and mow your yard. You would be hard pressed to argue that you don't have to pay me after I finished because I didn't say anything - the contract would be implied from my conduct and your offer. Generally, a person cannot be forced to work for another - that's servitude (like forced labor), but money damages may be available. The terms of your agreement would need to be flushed out to be more specific. Usually employees are the one who sue employers for breach of contract and the employers argue that there was no contract, only employment at will - very unusual to see an employer sue an employee for breach.