Violating the terms of the employment policy manual


Mitch, an attorney, accepts an offer for an attorney position at The Firm. Grisham, the managing partner of The Firm, sends Mitch an Employment Policy Manual, which contains policies regarding attendance and confidentiality prior to Mitch's first day. Grisham includes a note advising Mitch to carefully review the Manual as he would be expected to adhere to its policies. During his first week at The Firm, Mitch is seen leaving the office at noon with copies of files tucked under his arm and not returning. He is also observed giving the copied files to a man not associated with The Firm. At the end of the week, Mitch is terminated for violating the terms of the Employment Policy Manual. Which of the following is true?

1) Mitch may recover his moving expenses under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.

2) The Firm breached its express contract with Mitch by terminating him.

3) The Employment Policy Manual is part of the implied contract between Mitch and The Firm.

4) The Firm may recover Mitch's salary under the doctrine of quasi-contract.

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