How Should I Handle a Last-Minute Delay in My Start Date with Deloitte? Seeking Advice and Support

I received an offer letter via email from Deloitte with the date of joining set as 5 April. I replied via email accepting the offer, and they also sent me multiple emails for other formalities, along with the action plan for 5 and 6 April. However, on 2 April, they sent me an email informing me that my Date of Joining (DOJ) has been tentatively changed to 19 April. I was completely shocked as I didn't expect such a thing from a Fortune 100 company. I had resigned from my previous organization after receiving this offer letter on March 15 itself as I wanted to spend 15 days with my family. Now, I am completely helpless as I am unaware of the company's course of action. The reason for the delay was cited as a delay in background verification.

I have relocated to a different place in the same city since I received this offer from Deloitte. In such a scenario, if I don't receive a month's salary, I am in a horrible situation. Please suggest what I can do next to resolve this issue and ensure that I am compensated for my loss of 15 days' salary. I also brought forward my notice period in my previous organization for this position at Deloitte.

I need to be compensated, and I am prepared to proceed legally if necessary. Please provide me with links to sample letters for such scenarios if anyone has them.

I am in trouble; please help!!!

I would like to endorse what other friends have commented. It's not correct to start a promising career with a legal battle; it might affect your face value and future prospects. However, there's nothing wrong with explaining your difficulties in a friendly atmosphere if you consider it right.

I also understand your predicament. I have a suggestion: why don't you visit the concerned parties and explain your difficulties to them? Maybe there is someone who could listen to you sympathetically without strictly adhering to the rulebook. Try reaching out either to advance your Date of Joining (DoJ) or to seek compensation in some way; you may even inquire about receiving an advance upfront.

All the best.

Dear Lakshmikanth, (Pardon me if I spelled it correctly) I would like to endorse what other friends have commented. It's not correct to start a promising career with a legal battle; it might affect your face value and future prospects. However, there is nothing wrong with explaining your difficulties to them in a friendly atmosphere if you consider it right.

I also understand your predicament. I have a suggestion: why don't you visit the concerned parties and explain your difficulties to them? Maybe there is someone who could hear you sympathetically without strictly adhering to the rule book. Try it out either to advance your Date of Joining (DoJ) or to get compensated in one way or another; perhaps you may seek some sort of advance upfront, or they may have a suggestion to help you as well.

All the best.