In the advert it stated that a driving licence was required, I contacted the employer who said that as long as I could get to meetings that not having a licence would be accepted. I got the job and received the offer a day later, I handed in my notice at work and have spoken with the employer a few times in between with no probs and who reiterated that as long as I could get to meetings (which are only a mile away from my house) that this is ok. Received a message on my answerphone tonight to say that the offer has been recinded as I don't have a driving licence. Obviously my "old" employer won't take me back so I'm up the creek, can anyone tell me if this is legal? I know I can't really do anything about it but I just feel bad
2007-02-15 06:33:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you're in the UK:- Conditional offer : If you're offered a job, you may be sent a conditional offer letter, which should state: the job title and a brief job description, the location, any conditions you need to meet (for example, satisfactory references and health record), the terms (for example, pay, hours, holiday entitlement), the starting date and any induction period and what you have to do next and by when.
Unconditional offer : If you meet the conditions set out in the offer letter, you should receive an unconditional offer once your prospective employer knows this. If you can, wait until you receive the unconditional offer before handing in your notice. Once you've accepted an unconditional offer, a contract of employment exists between you and your new employer, and should the prospective employer withdraw it, you can claim for compensation for breach of contract. Contract terms can come from a number of different sources; for example they could be:
verbally agreed
in a written contract, or similar document
in an employee handbook or on a company notice board
in an offer letter from your employer
required by law (for example, your employer must pay you at least the minimum wage)
in collective agreements (see below)
implied terms (see below)
Go to the site below for more advice and link to ACAS. I do commiserate with you and wish you good luck - awful position to be in.
2007-02-15 06:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by uknative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have no letter stating your offer and the conditions in writing, your new employer has every right to change the terms. Most states are employment at will states. This means that the employers can let you go when they want and you can leave a job when you want. Typically this works more for the employers benefit. Depending on how you left your old job, you might be able to talk to them. Otherwise, start looking for a new position.
Good Luck.
2007-02-15 06:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by kam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are likely in an at-will employment state. Most states are at-will. That means that either you, or the employer can terminate your relationship at any time, for any reason, except as provided by law. That means they can't use your race as a reason. That's it. You don't have a leg to stand on legally. Save your energy and money for finding a new job.
2007-02-15 06:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That really stinks, and I can understand why you are upset. Unfortunately, as it was a letter of offer and not executed, they are within their rights to not complete things with you.
Even if they were legally bound to take you on, would you really want to work for a company that treats people in such a disgraceful way? Good luck with finding a better job than the one you left, and the one that never came off. I'm sure something better is around the corner.
2007-02-15 06:42:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal for them to do that. Probably somebody in the company didn't like the fact you didn't have a license. Call your former employer and see if they will either take you back or hire you as a part time contractor while you look for another job.
2007-02-15 06:43:07 · answer #5 · answered by spot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have anything in writting if not tough. It's his word against yours. You might try talking with a lawyer but you really should go and try talking with your former employer
2007-02-15 06:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you have it in writing that it was ok w/o a driver's license, it would be hard to get them for breach of contract.
2007-02-15 06:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you know how to drive? ask them if you get license in next few months, will they take you.
2007-02-15 07:07:07 · answer #8 · answered by jim06744 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋