Can what someone says override the contract terms or become part of a contract?
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Can what someone says override the contract terms or become part of a contract?
Verbal agreements can create legally binding contracts—only if the proper contractual elements are present. Although an oral agreement may be legally enforceable, it can be tough to prove in court.
Does an amendment to a contract need consideration?
While the general proposition of the court is correct that modification of a contract requires new consideration, that rule applies when one party to the contract is making the modification. Here, both parties mutually agreed to modify the existing contract to change the original purchase price.
Can I refuse to sign a new contract of employment?
If an employer makes a change to a contract without getting agreement (including by using flexibility clauses unreasonably), employees may: have the right to refuse to work under the new conditions. say that they’re working any new terms under protest, and are treating the change as a breach of contract.
Can an employer change your contract without your consent?
A contract of employment is a legal agreement between the employer and the employee. Its terms cannot lawfully be changed by the employer without agreement from the employee (either individually or through a recognised trade union). Your employer should not breach equality laws when changing contract terms.
Can a company cut your hours without notice?
A pay cut cannot be enacted without the employee being notified. If an employer cuts an employee’s pay without telling him, it is considered a breach of contract. Pay cuts are legal as long as they are not done discriminatorily (i.e., based on the employee’s race, gender, religion, and/or age).
What happens if you refuse a pay cut?
When a Pay Cut Is Not Legal Employers are obligated to pay employees the agreed-upon rate. If employers wish to change that rate, they can do so but first employees must agree to it. If they choose not to agree to it, they can discontinue service with the company.
