Jean is an accountant who works for the firm of Readum & Weep.Jean was approached by Henley,who represents one of Readum's competitors,Numbers R Us.Jean was offered a substantial raise to leave Readum and work for Numbers.Jean's boss heard this and called Jean in and said,"If you agree to stay with us for at least five years,I promise that next year you will receive a promotion with a 50 percent raise,and a five-year contract." Jean turned down the offer from Numbers and stayed with Readum.Nine months later Jean was dismissed due to corporate downsizing.Can Jean legally enforce the promise the boss made? What theory or theories would Jean use? Discuss fully.

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The Answer of Jean is an accountant who works for the firm of Readum & Weep.Jean was approached by Henley,who represents one of Readum's competitors,Numbers R Us.Jean was offered a substantial raise to leave Readum and work for Numbers.Jean's boss heard this and called Jean in and said,"If you agree to stay with us for at least five years,I promise that next year you will receive a promotion with a 50 percent raise,and a five-year contract." Jean turned down the offer from Numbers and stayed with Readum.Nine months later Jean was dismissed due to corporate downsizing.Can Jean legally enforce the promise the boss made? What theory or theories would Jean use? Discuss fully.

Jean Is an Accountant Who Works for the Firm of Readum