Job Offer Nightmare: What Can I Do When a Company Rescinds My Offer After Resignation?

Dear Concern, 20 days ago, I received an offer letter from a company for joining. After confirming the offer letter from the company, I resigned from my current position. However, when I went for joining, they refused me and informed me that the position is currently on hold. I was shocked by how the company could deny my joining after confirming it through mail. I am now stuck and in a dilemma as I don't have any job at the moment. I am the sole earner in my family, and currently, I have nothing in my hands. What should I do? Can I take legal action on this situation?

Thank you.

Dear Diwakar, It is, in fact, unfortunate that the company is now denying to take you on board after the issuance of the offer letter, as the position has been put on hold. Such tactics are sometimes adopted by companies owing to uncertainties in the job market. But undoubtedly, candidates' careers are affected due to these tactics.

Definitely, you have the right approach to take the matter to the court of law, but again, it is quite time-consuming and will create a lot of stress, in addition to a financial burden. Now, it's up to your choice to choose which way to go. One way is to concentrate on the search for a new job through walk-ins or to put pressure on the company to fulfill their commitment. However, there may be some hidden disadvantages in this approach.

Now, it's up to you to choose your course of action and act according to your own wisdom. Of course, we can help you with some of the job openings in case you so desire.

Regards, Optimus Consultants

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Hello Diwakar,

Another option would be to go back to your earlier company and rejoin on the same salary as before. I suggest not allowing ego hangups to influence your decision. If your performance was good and your exit was smooth, there shouldn't be any problem unless they have already filled the position.

All the best.

Regards,
TS

Dear Diwakar,

I have the same opinion as Satheesh. Legal action won't help to address your problem of immediate employment. Try to go back to the original company. Don't lose heart; you will definitely get employment.

Regards,
Shailesh Parikh
99 98 97 10 65
Vadodara
Gujarat

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your suggestion. I am searching for a new job as well, but I can't leave the company that is playing with my career. What are the disadvantages if I take legal action against the company? I am sitting jobless at home, and the company is not even replying to me after sending 2-3 emails.

Understanding the Legal Aspect

Let's understand the legal aspect. The company gave you an offer letter. I assume you have it in hand. Did you give a written confirmation? Do you have an acknowledgment or proof of the same? Was the confirmation given within the time limit specified in the offer letter? If you don't have any of the above, there is no contract, and the company owes you nothing. If you have all the above, the contract stands, and the company must honor it.

But what does it mean? Can they be forced to employ you? Actually, no. Instead, they can be asked to give you compensation, which would be equal to what they would have to pay you for working with them. That sounds good on paper. But what is the notice period? Because they can recruit you and immediately give a termination notice, right? So the compensation would be equal to the amount of notice pay. In most companies, the notice period is zero during probation. So you get nil.

Okay, sir.

Thanks for your suggestion. However, I can't go back to my original company because when I resigned, the company found a replacement, and I handed over to the new joiner. So, there is no chance at this moment.

Now, I am searching for a new job. This is the only way I think.