What to do if a job offer is rescinded?
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What to do if a job offer is rescinded?
My daughter was recently approached by a former employer and was offered a job. After she gave her current employer 2 weeks notice the former employer retracted the offer. The offer was given verbally as far as I know. Does she have any legal recourse?
Asked on March 17, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your daughter may have some leagl recourse for promissory estoppel for what wages she lost for termininating her prior job to accept the one offered but which later was rescinded. The problem is that in this country, all employees are terminable at will subject to laws prohibiting discrimination.
I suggest that she consult with an attorney who practices in the area of employment law and/or make a complaint with the local department of labor as to what happened. She might consider making an unemployment claim against the employer who welched on the job offer.
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