An implied contract may result from statements found in employee handbooks or other employment documents.

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Courts have recognized that certain statements in employee handbooks or other employment documents can create an implied contract between an employer and employee. For example, if an employee handbook states that employees will only be terminated for cause, this could create an implied contract that the employee will only be terminated for specific reasons.

An Implied Contract May Result from Statements Found in Employee