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A New Zealand woman sued her boyfriend in small claims court for failing to drive her to the airport and watch her dogs, arguing it was a breach of an oral contract. The tribunal dismissed the case, ruling that the promise did not constitute a legally binding agreement. Legal experts and etiquette specialists noted that while the boyfriend's actions were inconsiderate, they were not legally enforceable.
Employers are not required to offer paid vacation, but if they do, the policies and requirements vary. In the absence of a written policy, state laws govern how vacation is handled. In New York, employers can enforce a "use it or lose it" policy. If what you were told about paid vacation is not in writing and there is no practice of offering it to other employees, they may be in breach of an oral contract, but proving it can be difficult. Additionally, a new law in New York prohibits restaurants from discriminating against job applicants based on their looks.