Your Firm Has Been Wanting to Hire Another Engineer for Some

question 5

Multiple Choice

Your firm has been wanting to hire another engineer for some time, and your supervisor has just made an offer to someone from out of state. The hiree is in the process of selling his house, and moving his family to your city. But you are well aware that the economic downturn has sharply curtailed business, and you don't see how the current level of business can support another engineer. In fact, you are all a little concerned about layoffs.  You know that your supervisor also knows all of this, but he has told you that he won't withdraw the offer until he absolutely has to. By that time, the hiree may well have sold his home and moved his family, but have no new job with your firm.  If the offer is withdrawn under these circumstances, and the hiree sues, which causes of action, if any, might be successful?

• A)breach of contract and promissory estoppel
• B)promissory estoppel and fraud
• C)fraud only
• D)breach of contract only

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, thereby eroding purchasing power.

Reducing Inflation

Measures and policies implemented to decrease the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising.

Debt-to-Income Ratio

A financial measure that compares an individual's total debt to their total gross income, often used by lenders to assess borrowing risk.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power.