I left a position 5 months ago where the company offered me…

I'm sorry to hear about your situation.

You could sue them for negligence.

Negligence simply means that there was a duty that the other party owed and they breached that duty in some way. What is most important is that it is proven that the defendant breached their duty of care because that is what mostly determines whether there is a cause of action. Basically, the question is, “Did the defendant’s actions fall below the standard of care for a reasonable person in a similar situation?”

The thing is you would have to show that you suffered financial damages as a result. So if you ended up losing money or lost a job because of this, then you'd have a case, but without damages, there isn't a case yet.

This doesn't mean you can't take action against them.

For a complicated case like this, you should consider arbitration or informal settlement. Arbitration is a private process where disputing parties agree that one or several individuals can make a decision about the dispute after receiving evidence and hearing arguments. Settlement is just negotiating a deal between you and the other party. In any event, these processes are more convenient, private, cheaper, informal, and quicker than pursuing a claim in a small claims court or superior court. For arbitration, an experienced arbitrator hears both sides, reviews evidence, and the decisions are legally binding and enforceable. Settlement is just hammering out a deal between you and the other party. If you click the link (https://www.fairclaims.com/how_it_works) you can see the website FairClaims.com that helps people handle disputes online from the comfort of their homes. The other party has to agree to enter arbitration or settlement; however, you can advise them the benefits of avoiding court.

If that isn’t an option, then a lawsuit is the only other method.

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