Verbal offer rescinded

srp1984

The company is one of the worlds largest and potentially has similar roles.I was on a shortlist of 2 and had 3 interviews so yes I would work for them.

A contract can be formed verbally, and therefore broken.

Anyway, thank you everybody for your view.

Comms69

It's irrelevant; what will you sue the for, the wages equivalent to the minimum notice period to be rid of you??


Come on; really is that worth burning these bridges.


Surely a more sensible answer is: I"'m sorry to hear that, but I understand mistakes happen - will you keep my application open for similar roles?"

macman

I think a complaint to someone higher up would certainly be justified. It's a pretty major error to make, offering the job to the 'wrong' candidate.
But, since they're not going to offer you the job even though they admit the error, what resolution are you seeking? Even if there is a breach of contract, you have suffered no loss. Had you already handed in your notice to your current employer, then there might be a case.
All you can really expect is a grovelling apology, and maybe ask for your interview expenses to be refunded?

Marcon

macman wrote: »

I think a complaint to someone higher up would certainly be justified. It's a pretty major error to make, offering the job to the 'wrong' candidate.

Great idea. Make a fuss to ensure they will never employ you even if a suitable vacancy arises.

TELLIT01

srp1984 wrote: »

The company is one of the worlds largest and potentially has similar roles.I was on a shortlist of 2 and had 3 interviews so yes I would work for them.

A contract can be formed verbally, and therefore broken.

Anyway, thank you everybody for your view.

If you would still be interested in working for them , the last thing you should be considering is rocking the boat in any way. Sadly, you just need to chalk it down to experience and carry on.

MEM62

srp1984 wrote: »

OK thank you, even though the offer was unconditional?
From the .gov website
"The employer has confirmed that the job offer was unconditional, or the applicant has met all conditions"

Thank you again.

You have two issues. The first is that you will have to prove the alleged breach of contract and that will be difficult if you have nothing in writing - particularly with litigation. If you can prove breach of contract your second issue is what do you want as redress? It is unlikely that you have actually had any quantifiable material or financial loss that you can claim for.

I understand the disappointment and your emotional need for some kind of satisfaction but they are not going to engage you so what are you actually looking to achieve here?

gettingtheresometime

If it was the company that kicked up rather than a recruiting agency I'd email them expressing your disappointment at being unsuccessful & ask them to consider you for any future vacancies

ReadingTim

Your options are limited to the choice of liquid with which you drown your sorrows: beer, wine, or spirits.

Takeaway_Addict

srp1984 wrote: »

The company is one of the worlds largest and potentially has similar roles.I was on a shortlist of 2 and had 3 interviews so yes I would work for them.

A contract can be formed verbally, and therefore broken.

Anyway, thank you everybody for your view.

So, what you want to do is p1ss them off for the future.....


yeah great idea.

pmduk

srp1984 wrote: »

A contract can be formed verbally, and therefore broken.

So, think of it as an immediate dismissal, allowable within the first 2 years.