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
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
You’ve received a reference request from another employer relating to one of your employees. It asks how many days’ sick this individual has taken in the past two years. Should you answer this
question or stay silent?
Published 20.10.2016
Having recruited a new employee a while ago, you’ve concluded that you need to postpone their agreed start date for a few weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. Can you do this automatically or will
you need the new hire’s agreement?
Published 11.06.2020
A probation period allows you to confirm that a new employee can actually do the job you’ve hired them for. But suppose they’ve ended up spending a large chunk of it on sick leave? What options are
available to you then?
Published 18.11.2011
You’ve received a reference from a prospective employee’s former employer. It states that the individual had a lengthy period of long-term sickness absence. Can you use this as grounds to withdraw
your job offer?
Published 28.06.2016
You recently sent a job offer to an applicant which was conditional on them producing evidence of their right to work in the UK. They’ve accepted your offer but not supplied any documentation. Can
you withdraw it?
Published 13.01.2014
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
Let’s suppose you offered a candidate a job and their references were fine. Further information then comes to light - it’s undesirable and makes you think twice about hiring them. Can you retract
your offer?
Published 25.01.2012
You recently offered a management position to a good candidate, but he failed to respond to it. You’ve now offered it to someone else; so what’s your position, especially if your original candidate
still wants the job?
Published 13.12.2007