A manager might make encouraging statements during a job interview or performance review. They might praise your work, hint at a bright future, and make what sound like concrete promises. You leave the meeting feeling motivated and secure, trusting their word. The problem is that the law sees most of these conversations as casual encouragement. Without a written, signed agreement, many verbal promises from employers are unenforceable. This leaves you with no recourse when they fail to materialize.
Here are six common verbal promises from a boss that hold no legal weight.
