As an employee, you normally have a series of rights and guarantees that go hand in hand with your responsibilities, usually stipulated in a legal, verbal, or written agreement known as a contract. If you see any infringement or violation of the conditions under which you have been hired to perform a job, it is essential to act immediately. Not doing so could mean a new violation of his rights as an employee.
The first step in dealing with a breach of contract is to determine if it happened in the first place. While this can be difficult to do without the help of an experienced contract attorney, there are several signs to look for:
- Has there been any type of breach in his working conditions?
- Has your contractor breached his contractual obligations?
- Has your employer failed to provide accurate information in connection with the contract?
- Has your contractor breached any deadline established in the contract?
Once you’ve determined that a breach of contract has occurred, the first thing you need to do is gather evidence to prove this: Gathering copies of emails, contracts, letters, and other pertinent documents is an excellent first step. If you have accepted an oral agreement relating to the contract in question, you must also take note of it and write your version of the facts with the greatest possible degree of fidelity. If you’ve had phone conversations regarding a breach of contract, it’s helpful to write down details like the date, time, and who you spoke to.
The next step is to determine what damages and losses have affected you due to the breach of the terms of your contract, be it a loss of profit to any type of material damage. It is also crucial at this point that you take note of any indirect costs or losses that may have affected you as a result of the breach.
Once the necessary evidence is gathered, it is important to meet with a lawyer and establish first contact with the other party involved, in this case, your employer; this will create an opportunity for you to explain and discuss your version of events. If all goes well, you may be able to reach a settlement at this point without taking any legal action.