Andrew was employed as a computer programmer with a small technology company. He was recruited by a former colleague, Ben, to join the XYZ Company and was promised a higher salary. However, once Andrew started on Ben's team at XYZ Company, Ben denied making any such promise. What have Ben and XYZ violated through their behaviour?
A) implied covenant rules
B) common laws
C) no laws; as long as there were no written guarantees, ABC cannot be held liable
D) implied contract rules

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Andrew and Ben had an implied contract, which is formed when both parties behave in a way that indicates an agreement. Ben's promise of a higher salary constituted an offer, which Andrew accepted by joining XYZ Company. Ben's denial of the promise violates the implied contract between the two parties.

Andrew Was Employed as a Computer Programmer with a Small