Which of the following statements about written contracts is false?
A) The law favors written contracts over oral contracts.
B) A statement on a job application blank could be construed as a written contract.
C) Written statements in employee handbooks that are unintended as contracts cannot be construed as contracts.
D) Internal job posting notices can be construed as written job contracts.

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Written statements in employee handbooks that are unintended as contracts can still be construed as contracts if they contain specific promises and create an expectation of enforceability. This is known as the doctrine of implied contract.

Which of the Following Statements About Written Contracts Is False