It is also important to avoid making statements during the interview process that could be alleged to create a contract of employment. When describing the job, don’t use terms like permanent, career job opportunity, or long term. Don’t promise job security, either. If the employee subsequently is laid off due to personnel cutbacks, a breach of contract could be charged, claiming that termination is illegal unless you can prove the individual couldn’t do a “good job.”
Courts have held that such promises made during interviews create contracts of employment.