Got the job- Lost the job

[lukey121]

If you are offered a job over the phone and then a couple days later they phone you and say "were now not going to give it to you because were going with someone else" do you have any legal right to sue? I'm not going to, I'm just curious to know if there is any legal right in a verbal contract.

[Miss Zippy]

A verbal contract is equally binding in law as if were in written form, so, in theory, you could have a claim for breach of contract. The problem, obviously, is lack of evidence (which is why it's always a good idea to wait until you have a written contract before you hand in your notice). They may well have offered you the job over the 'phone unconditionally (or just subject to satisfactory references), but they could say that they offered you the job subject to certain conditions that it subsequently transpired you didn't meet or 'subject to contract' (i.e. subject to terms being agreed). I'd count myself lucky if I were you anyway as they don't sound like a great organisation to work for if that's an example of how they treat people.

[january_bug]

I agree with Zippy and just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of what happened. How annoying for you and no doubt so frustrating after working hard and winning the job.

I wish you the best of luck in finding something you're looking for - hopefully with one of their main rivals - so that you can get your revenge in the professional sphere! :-p :-)

[El D]

Yes if you had acted to your detriment you might have been able to claim damages for the effects but as above you have no proof.