Legal Question in Employment Law in Arizona

My husband was offered a job and accepted a job in April, he was trained for 2 months out of state, we turned down a full price offer on our home, he turned down a job in Montana for more $, and we took our house off the market; two days before he was to start, they said they didn't "need him" --do we have a case for breach of promise to hire?

Thank you!


Asked on 12/30/10, 3:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Donald W. Hudspeth The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C.

You might. Possible claims include breach of contract or promissory estoppel (an equitable claim that allows you to enforce a promise relied on). Maybe negligent hiring. The Arizona case on point (last time I looked) said, if the employee-to-be had actually moved, incurred the costs and life disruption, then he would have a claim. So, the legal issue is whether your reliance is sufficient. It is not a definite "No," which is good because ambiguity is leverage. But, what causes most of the cases to fail is that the injured party (you) does not have the money and/or desire to spend money on attorneys fees. It is almost certain that you would be out $10,000.00 or more before we could achieve a settlement. Cost to start would be much less, but it is the process that works and that can be expensive. In any case I am sorry to hear of your loss and good luck to you.

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Answered on 1/05/11, 6:48 am


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