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by reaperman 1021 days ago
> if you’re already employed somewhere else

This is already covered by promissory estoppel[0]. Anyone affected by this, who can show that they quit an existing job or turned down a different offer, should have access to civil remedies - Flexport would be responsible for making them whole for any damages they suffered as a result of relying on Flexport's promise of employment.

I'm not a lawyer. There may be some caveats for these particular people. But it is a well-recognized remedy for this type of thing[1].

0: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estoppel

1: https://www.lawyers.com/legal-info/labor-employment-law/job-...