A new recruit should have started work, but has failed to turn up. He’s now informed you that he’s staying where he is. You want to sue him, but is this always the best course of action? If not, why
not?
Published 29.06.2006
Finding the right employee for a position is an expensive business. But research shows that even after all your hard work, 40% of offers are turned down. What can you do to improve the acceptance
rate?
Published 06.10.2005
A subscriber has recently offered jobs to two candidates who failed to start due to “travel difficulties”. As this wasted effort in terms of recruitment, they want to know if they can reject
applicants who live a long way away. Is this possible?
Published 15.06.2006
A key member of staff tells you he’s been offered a job elsewhere that pays a lot more than you do. Whilst you don’t want to see him go, you’re worried that you could set a precedent if you increase
his pay. What are the options?
Published 02.06.2006
You recently made a job offer but now wish to withdraw it. The prospective employee hasn’t done anything wrong but since the offer was made, your business needs have changed. What’s the legal
position?
Published 24.03.2016
In a recent survey, 50% of respondents said that they had backed out of a job offer in the last twelve months. Whilst you can’t stop a candidate doing this, what could you do to protect yourself?
Published 19.10.2023
When making a job offer, you must ensure that the written statement accurately reflects what was discussed at interview. But what if there are major differences? What’s the legal position?
Published 08.02.2007
A few days ago you phoned an interviewee to offer them a job which they accepted. Since then, things have changed and you don’t need to hire them now. As there’s nothing in writing, can you just
withdraw your job offer?
Published 29.01.2020
After a lengthy recruitment process, you’ve made a formal job offer to the ideal candidate. However, rather than accepting it immediately, they’ve informed you that a better deal has been “put on the
table elsewhere”. How do you play it?
Published 21.10.2013
You recently wrote to a successful job applicant offering them a position. Your letter also asked that they contact you to confirm a suggested start date. Since then you’ve heard nothing, so what’s
the best way to deal with this?
Published 05.03.2009