Callos Professional Employment, L.L.C. v. Greco

# Callos Professional Employment v. Greco - Case Summary ## What Happened An employment dispute arose between Callos Professional Employment and an employee named Greco regarding a stock buy-sell agreement. Callos claimed that Greco had agreed to sell company stock back to the employer under certain terms, but the two sides disagreed about whether this agreement actually existed and what its terms were. ## What the Court Decided The appeals court sided with Greco. The court ruled that under Ohio law, any agreement involving the buying and selling of company stock must be documented in writing to be enforceable. Because Callos could not provide written proof of the agreement, the court dismissed their case. Greco won without having to pay any damages. ## Why This Matters for Workers This ruling protects employees by requiring employers to put important agreements in writing. Verbal promises about stock, compensation, or other significant benefits aren't legally binding. Workers should always insist on written documentation of any employment agreements involving money, stock, or major job conditions. If an employer won't put an agreement in writing, that's a warning sign.