Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia
Terms of employment changed
I have been working under a letter of
appointment, with a SOW, detailing
reporting chain, place of work, title,
benefits, etc. The boss has told me
that I have a new title, different
responsibilities, will have to move to
a town 3 hours away, and report to
his deputy. I brought up the
agreement, he says I am not to talk
about it again. What is the legal
status of an appointment letter
(signed by corporate HR and myself)?
Employment is at will, but do I have
any other recourse than to quit? It's
tough, because I agree with the
necessity of the changes, but they're
making me take a job I didn't sign up
to do in a place I don't want to live.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Terms of employment changed
The issue (from a legal perspective) would seem to involve whether or not this letter of appointment/agreement is an enforceable contract containing terms which would allow to you to contest these proposed changes/relocation.
If it is not, then I would have to conclude that you are most likely without viable recourse.
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