Agreed to substitute at work and wants to back out
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Question
Shalom.
A teacher asked a substitute to take her place because she had to go to the doctor. Shortly before the appointment, the doctor canceled the visit. May she now cancel the substitution? The substitute herself does not mind, but her husband objects because of the expected income.
Answer
Shalom u-vracha.
According to the strict law, it is permitted; however, it is still proper to ask the husband for forgiveness.
Source
In Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat 333:1 it is explained that if the worker has not begun the work and does not incur losses from the cancellation, then according to the basic law he is exempt from payment, yet there is still grounds for complaint against him.
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