Job Offer Rescinded After Resignation: What Are My Options Now?

Hello,

I received an offer from an MNC, and they issued the offer letter. Consequently, I resigned from my current organization. However, after 30 days, they informed me that due to some internal reasons, they are unable to proceed with my hiring and mentioned that the offer has been rescinded.

Please advise me on how to navigate this situation and whether I have any legal recourse against them.

Thank you

Unbelievable. I don't think an MNC gives so much time of one month or more to a candidate in their offer of appointment to join and then cancels the offer. Can you please state the real fact or the reason quoted by the company for the rollback of their offer?

Understanding Job Offers and Appointments

There is a clear distinction between an offer and an appointment. A candidate cannot exert any rights unless they become an employee after formally joining the organization. Therefore, the offer does not entail any legal claim for the candidate. From a legal perspective, the contractual obligation between the employee and the employer starts only after the employee joins the organization.

So, try to find another job with a calm mindset, forgetting the episode of the offer by the MNC.

Regards

Technicalities in Employment Offers

I believe there are a few technicalities to consider. First, was the letter of employment issued by the company, and has the employee signed and accepted the offer, indicating the date they will join the company? If not, the company has every right to withdraw its offer of employment.

Secondly, did the employee falsify any personal details? For instance, if they faked past employment records or qualifications, the employer has the right to withdraw the offer. The job was offered in good faith, and if the employee lied in any way, the employer is justified in withdrawing the offer of employment.

A common lie candidates tend to make is inflating their past salary or earnings. Some may claim they worked at a company like AAA for five years when the truth is a much shorter period. Employers have resources to uncover a lot of information. So, if someone has lied to get a job, the employee should blame themselves for the situation.

Regards

Hi,

I agree with Anonymous. Even reference checks could be responsible for the company to retract their offer. But they may choose not to tell you about the same. At this stage, legal action will not help.

Regards,
Vineeta

Since you never joined the company, legality does not stand. It is the same as any software developer accepting an offer and not joining the organization. So that is a brief answer to your question.

Interview Skills

- Did you not inquire about the job function/description? You must have had some kind of idea whether it is project-based for a client or function-based.
- In general, any candidate inquires about short-term (2-3 years) and long-term (5-10 years) prospects with the employer. Did you miss this? Make sure next time you don't!
- Since you are already in the IT field, you must have an idea about the volatility of offers in your field.
- Next time, maybe you can request a withdrawal clause (the company may make this on both sides) to be added to the offer letter before accepting it.

Do not give up hope, and I wish you all the best for your job hunt.

For which position were you offered a job with them? I agree with PSDhingra, sir, that after 30 days of being offered the job, it is a little strange that they rolled back your offer. The reasons stated by Anonymous above could be the reasons. To share with you guys, at the beginning of my career (I was a fresher), I was offered a job in recruitment, but within 2 days, the offer was rolled back, citing that the position went on hold. The real reason could be that they must have found a better candidate, perhaps at a lower salary, with more experience, or better exposure—whatever reasons. However, as NK SUNDARAM, sir, mentioned, there cannot be any legal action involved.

Are you sure you are unaware of the reasons? Just saying...

It is unfortunate that you have now resigned from your previous job, and even this offer is no longer valid. I suggest explaining your ordeal to the HR (MNC that rolled back your offer). Also, if you were associated with your previous organization for a longer period and had an amazing work experience with them, then talk to your previous HR if you can reapply for the same position.

Good luck!

Hello Tharun,

I guess you have only TWO options now. I am NOT counting 'going legal' as one of them.

1] Discuss with your current Boss & HR and see if you can take back your resignation and continue in the same company. However, this has its downsides - you will be morally indebted to them and you may not be able to resign again soon, even if you get Obama's job.

2] Look for another job ASAP. The downside here - if this takes some time - would be the gap between your Date of relieving and joining the new job.

Please don't waste your time, effort, and money by thinking of going legal. It MAY be an option technically to put that MNC into trouble, but not worth it practically FOR YOU.

All the Best.

Rgds,
TS

Offer Letter and Legal Recourse

If an employee has accepted the offer letter with all the mentioned terms and conditions and completed all formalities before joining the company, there should be no question of rolling back the offer letter. No company has the right to do this. However, if a candidate has hidden something or not completed all formalities after accepting the offer letter, then the company has the right to roll back the offer.

In the first case, the employee can pursue legal action. However, as suggested by a few of my friends, pursuing legal action might be a waste of time and money.

Regards,