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Promissory estoppel in Missouri may apply if a promise was made, relied upon, and resulted in detriment. Aliyah was promised a full-time position, relied on it, and suffered detriment. She should gather evidence like messages and emails regarding the promise. Consulting an employment law attorney is advisable for detailed guidance.Full Conversation
Cuz on January 17th the manager at my job told me and everyone at the meeting tht I got the full time position and everyone clapping. On Jan 31st I message her and ask for an update and she said she would message the director AGAIN bout the PAPERWORK. I haven't received any update so I message the director myself yesterday and she said there's no full time position. So I was told I got the full time position but now all of the sudden I don’t. Is this promissory estoppel
Hello Aliyah, I understand your situation. Promissory estoppel can apply when a promise was made, you relied on it, and suffered a detriment as result. However, it's complex and location-dependent. Could you please tell me where this happened?
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Hello Aliyah, thank you for sharing. To better guide you with the correct legal information, could you please tell me which state or country this issue occurred in?
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Hello Aliyah, I understand. However, I need to know the state or country where the YMCA Edward Jones Family center is located to provide accurate legal guidance. Could you please share that?
Missouri
Hello Aliyah, in Missouri, promissory estoppel may apply if:
- A promise was made
- You relied on it
- You suffered as a result
However, proving this legally can be complex. Consider consultation with a local employment law attorney for detailed advice.
- I relied on that promise to my detriment by continuing to work and wait for the position without seeking other opportunities.
- Plan to use health insurance so my mom can stop paying it for me.
- personal plans or decisions based on the expectation of transitioning into a full-time position, such as budgeting and vacation,
- developed a sense of loyalty and commitment to the company based on the promise of advancement, which impacted my morale, motivation, and overall satisfaction with my employment.
Hello Aliyah, you have grounds for a promissory estoppel case. You may want to gather all evidences like messages, emails regarding the promise made. However, it's advisable to consult an employment law attorney to guide you through the process.