Employment Law

[Wardy]

I have a question that I was womdering if anyone knew the answer to.

My missies was recently offered a job. The hours and money were fine so she acecpted the job and turned down another one that she had also been offered.

Then today she received a phone call saying that she was no longer wanted. She hadn't signed a contract but had the verbal offer of the job.

If I recall correctly from my time in managment, that verbal offer is legaly binding, and that if they now decide they no longer want her, they need to give her 4 weeks notice.

Anyone know if this is correct, or what other rights she has or doesn't have?

Any help will be greatfully received.

 

[Tazman]

Sorry, but i believe a verbal offer is not binding when it comes to a job offer as it can be simply disputed. A letter offering employment is a different story.

 

[Beach Hut]

A salutary tale from my ex neighbour:

Worked for an aircraft maintenance company and resigned as he had agreed another job with another company but not signed any contract or had a letter of offer of employment.

Went home to visit his parents in Malaysia during which time the Twin Towers incident took place. Came home to his new job and was told sorry but serious downturn in airline industry and had no letter of offer / contract so no job.

Result - out of work for one year searching for job.

Sorry to say this but no written offer / signed contract and you are up the creek without a paddle.

 

[mrhairy]

Even with a contract you only need to give 1 weeks notice and you only have to give a contract within 2 months of starting work, and as has been said before you should ask for confirmation in writing at all times.

I always put things in writing to persons I employ as it covers us both.

 

[caz99]

no written contract and you have no leg to stand on. most companies give a trial period anyway before they offer you a permanent contract. mine does 3 month trials if your no good your out

 

[Northstander]

Correct for all of above.

(Office Manager at Britains largest Energy Supplier!)