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  • Company reneging on contract offer

    A couple of days before Xmas a family member went for an interview, the following day after her references were checked out she was offered the job verbally over the phone. She accepted the position having discussed the salary the previous day. Everything looked good and the company said they would be in touch regarding a start date early in the new year. Since then they have totally blanked her emails, phone calls regarding the matter.
    After seeking advice from ACAS she wrote a letter asking for an explanation,so far no response.
    Anyone know wher she stands legally?
    TIA Danlet.
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    Re: Company reneging on contract offer

    I am afraid the answer is nowhere. There was no agreed start date, so the "contract" has no financial validity. Even if it did, she would only be due notice pay - which is nothing in law for the first month, unless the "contract" stated more, and even if it did, then the fact that no start date had been agreed means it doesn't run. I hope she didn't believe whatever cock and bull story that ACAS might have told her. And if she quit another job, then immediately would be a good time to try to rescind her notice - if they will allow her to. Sorry - she's entitled to nothing, and that includes an explanation - although it would be polite if they gave one.

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      Re: Company reneging on contract offer

      Thanks for the reply Eloise.

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      • #4
        Re: Company reneging on contract offer

        Yep, simple fact of the matter is until you have something in your hands stating their intention to employ you, and preferably a signed contract of employment, then you should not resign from your current employment.

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