Fraudulent Inducement Employment Case

Summary

Rhonda from Arkansas was hired by Crown Point Resort under the impression of full-time employment. However, she was let go after 2 months due to returning injured employees. She believes this to be a case of fraudulent inducement as she was not informed about the temporary nature of her employment. She has a copy of the job advertisement that promised full-time employment. She has not taken any action yet and has not consulted with a lawyer.

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Nice to meet you, ****. Could you please describe the legal issue you're facing?
Fraudulent inducement of employment
What state are you in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding fraudulent inducement of employment laws in your location.
Arkansas
Can you provide more details about the fraudulent inducement? This will help me understand your situation better.

In Arkansas, fraudulent inducement of employment can be a serious issue.
When I was hired I was told it was a perfect position and I also had been hired for a previous job but took that job instead cuz they had their benefits and better pay⁸
Did the employer make any false promises or misrepresentations that influenced your decision to accept the job?
In 2 months later they let me and this other girl they hired go due to returning of two injured employees that were out
Did the employer explicitly promise you long-term employment? In Arkansas, fraudulent inducement involves false promises made to induce someone into a contract.
Yes they did it was full-time employment not temporary also the employer knew that two employees were coming back from injury that's why she hired two employees
What evidence do you have to support your claim of fraudulent inducement? In Arkansas, proving fraudulent inducement requires evidence of false promises or misrepresentations.
During my interview my hiring there was the main supervisor and the other supervisor she was unaware of my termination after just 2 months also the supervisor was there to hear that it wasn't just temporary until the return of two employees
Do you have any written communication or contract that supports your claim of being promised long-term employment?
Yes I have a copy of the ad in the newspaper that says full-time position and
What actions have you taken so far regarding this issue?
None yet
What is the name of the company that hired you? This will help me provide more specific information.
4 months later when they're rehiring due to seasonal pickup she refuses to rehire me and and the same job listing has been posted several times
Have you considered filing a complaint with the Arkansas Department of Labor regarding this issue?
The company is called Crown Point Resort
What is the exact location of Crown Point Resort? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the nearest court or legal aid service.
Horseshoe Bend Arkansas
What specific promises were made to you about your employment duration and conditions?

In Arkansas, fraudulent inducement involves:
- False representation
- Knowledge of falsity
- Intent to deceive
- Justifiable reliance on the representation
- Resulting damage.
It was a full time employment weekends and some weekdays never was mentioned in the interview that it was just temporary until returning of employees that were out injured neither that was said or seasonal work
Did you sign any employment contract with Crown Point Resort that specifies the terms and conditions of your employment?
No
What was the exact wording of the job advertisement in the newspaper?
If I knew that I was going to be let go after 2 months of employment I would have taken the other job I was hired for
What was the exact wording of the job advertisement in the newspaper that you believe promised you long-term employment?
The exact wording in the ad States Crown Point Resort housekeeping department is accepting applications for a full-time position schedule must be flexible must be able to work weekends and includes weekdays benefits include a free single membership to our fitness club and some access to the resorts amenities all applicants should apply in person no phone calls
What actions, if any, have you taken so far to address this issue?
None of yet
Have you consulted with a lawyer about this issue? In Arkansas, fraudulent inducement of employment is a serious matter and you may have a case.
No I have not
What is the reason given by the employer for not rehiring you?
She said quote don't need you at this time ****
What was the duration of your employment contract with Crown Point Resort?
2 months
What was the reason given by the employer for terminating your employment after 2 months?
Two and two former employees that were out injured were coming back and because they were coming back then they would be overstaffed in a not enough work
Did the employer provide any written notice or explanation when they terminated your employment?