Rhoda was hired as a jeweler's apprentice.She was told that during her first six months of employment she would not be eligible for any incentive pay.Upon her successful completion of the six-month period,Rhoda is to receive a 10% increase in pay,two weeks of paid vacation and will become eligible for incentive pay under the same terms and conditions as other employees.Rhoda's first six months were excellent,with Rhoda performing well above the minimum standards required.However,at the end of the six months,Rhoda did not receive the 10% increase in pay,was not eligible for incentive pay,and received only 3 days of vacation.Rhoda may have a cause of action against her employer for:

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In this case, Rhoda has a cause of action for intentional (or at least negligent) misrepresentation. The statements made encouraged Rhoda to accept the position, and the company may be liable for any harm that results. The misrepresentation need not actually be a false statement. Where a statement creates a false impression, the employer may also be liable for fraud if the employee's impression was reasonable.

Rhoda Was Hired as a Jeweler's Apprentice