Job offerd then taken back the working day befor starting, help is there anything i can do?

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Job offerd then taken back the working day befor starting, help is there anything i can do?
hi i was working as a clerical officer for NHS and i spotted a job that interested me.for ambulance service again clerical but better pay. i submitted an application and was invited for an assessment- i passed and was then asked to come for an interview-it went well and the following week i got a call " im pleased to offer you the job details will follow congratulation your first day will be 25th jan at 9:30 wear smart cloths" i asked " thanks am i to hand in my notice then?" the reply was "yes, as i said details will follow through the post" that afternoon i got another call for the same department "congradulations we are pleased to offer you a provisional acceptance subject to references" i said ive already had a call and that was that. i was sent HR documents and had to fill out CRB form and Medical online. i gave my noticve in and finished my job looking forward to starting my new post. i had my last date with my employer on the tuesday and had 3 days unpaid befor startin on the following monday. the friday befor i was due to start i got a Letter which stated due to too much sick in the past 2 y

Answer 1

Wow, that's real bad luck. Most jobs are offered upon the receipt of satisfactory references etc so they were a bit naughty offering you this before. Not absolutely sure but as you had a verbal contract and submitted your notice due to their offer, you can sue your prospective employer for breaching the contract. (In the eyes of the law, a verbal contract is almost as solid as a written) Also, as you resigned from your job to take up the new position, you are now unemployed through no fault of your own.

I'm afraid it will be a case of your word against theirs I feel. They may state they offered you the job pending receipt of satisfactory references but in your defence, you can ask why did you submit the CRB forms for processing, that's normally done with a clear job offer due to the costs. It's a pity the 'details' hadn't been posted to you that afternoon and the call retracting the offer made the next day. In the meantime, you are aware of the 'too much sickness' for future references but if it had been a problem with the NHS, why was it not discussed with you and could you not tell the new employer you were not aware it was a problem at the time as it was not bought to your attention? All too often, these things raise their ugly heads and ex employers have to give honest answers to questions.

I don't think prospective employers are allowed to disclose contents of a reference (can only state it was unsatisfactory) as if you took it further, they are breaching the confidentiality of the ex employer and could face being sued. You can gain a copy of the reference via the Data Protection Act for a small fee.

I would have a chat with ACAS, they will give you sound advice.

I wish you well.

Answer 2

I presume that you were refused the job as you had taken off too much time for being sick. This is a valid reason for not giving you the job and there is little you can do about it in the UK.

I am sorry.

Answer 3

time-honored activity promises are made pending a constructive history verify. this might contain criminal, credit, references, and so on. If something "destructive" comes back, the agency has the final to withdraw the supply. regrettably, it feels like it rather is what befell to you.