As a Senior HR Professional, you must be aware of contracts, laws, and commitments made to employees. A manager has promised Ted that if he resigns from his position, the manager will hire Ted in a new, more lucrative position. Ted agrees and resigns, but the manager doesn't follow through with his promise. Ted is now out of work. This scenario is an example of which of the following?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Promissory estoppel applies here because Ted relied on the manager's promise to his detriment, and the promise was not fulfilled.

As a Senior HR Professional, You Must Be Aware of Contracts