And I still haven't started work, what do I do? I call the Human Resource Manager daily as he requested, and I get no response, even after numerous messeges. What do I do? Is there a law in California in regards to when an employer hires you and how soon there after they must provide you with work? I was promised work, but I don't get a response, doesn't human resources have to contact you to let you know anything?
2006-08-07 11:21:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
first contact your local labor board and ask them if there's anything that protects you. If you didn't get your employment offer in writing - you may not have much to stand on in terms of fighting for any type of resolution.
the local unemployment office may also have input for you - your rights, and what consitutes a commitment (i.e. did someone other than you hear this offer? That can become a verbal contract)
I wish you great success!
2006-08-07 11:25:04 · answer #1 · answered by Loresinger99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it all depends on what you mean by "promise." Was it a verbal agreement that they would give you work? If so, there isn't anything you CAN do. I suggest making an appearance in the office. Call ahead of time and let the HR Manager know you're coming into the office. This will either get you an appt. on the HR Manager's calendar, or you'll get a call back. Either way, you win.
Human Resources depends a lot on Management decisions, so the stalling may be due to management, or an internal issue in human resources. They could be going through some changes. If you're positive you want to work for this company, be persistent. Just sitting at home whining and waiting is not the kind of employee any company wants. They want someone who will be proactive and get things done.
2006-08-07 18:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by happybirthday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Companies usually send out offer letters if you didn't receive one chances are you weren't hired even though they Verbally told you that you were hired but if you were to take them to court or anything like that it's your word against theirs. I would forget about the job and start looking else where especially since you have left messages and they aren't returning your call. If you are in California this is an AT WILL EMPLOYER which means they can fire you whenever they want, or they don't have to hire you. Good Luck with your job search!
2006-08-07 18:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by Chuya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you provide this company with your SIN and other personal info? This could be an identity theft scam. Contact the BBB and your local police if the HR Department doesn't get back to you quickly.
Otherwise, just cut your losses and look for another job. This happened to me, and after three weeks I took a different job. In theory I'm still employed by Company 1, but they never call me in for work so it doesn't affect my schedule in any way, and I don't feel that I owe them anything!
2006-08-07 19:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
California is not a right to work state. Did you receive the job offer in writing? If so, go straight to your state's department of labor and file a complaint. If you did not get the offer in writing, you may be out of luck. Then, it's just a case of he-said/she-said. There is a link here for labor laws/employees' legal rights in forced unionism states like CA.
Good luck.
P.S. Find out who the HR Manager's boss is, and call him/her, also.
2006-08-07 22:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably will all depend on if you ever got it in writing or not, I would bet. Otherwise, they could easily dispute if you were ever verbally contracted to work or not. Might be worth checking out with the BBB though.
2006-08-07 18:25:21 · answer #6 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you might need to walk on down
2006-08-07 18:29:30 · answer #7 · answered by dale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not hired then, are you!
2006-08-07 18:25:38 · answer #8 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋