Ferrera v. A. C. Neilsen
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| Ferrera v. A. C. Neilsen | |
| Court | Court of Appeals of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Citation | 799 P.2d 458 (Colo. 1990) |
| Date decided | 1990 |
Facts:
Plaintiff was fired as a result of falsifying her timesheets. She sued for wrongful discharge of employment, because the handbook stated that she had certain things to be done before her termination.
Issues:
Whether a handbook which expressly claims not to be a contract between the employer and employee can fall subject to promissory estoppel if the employee relies on its statements to his detriment.
Rules:
Handbooks that explicitly claim not to be a contract should not be enforced.
