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Legal Obligation on backing out of a Job offer after signing contract

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  • 17-05-2011 4:27pm
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    leom
    Registered Users Posts: 112 ✭✭


    Hi,
    What is legal obligation on backing out of a Job offer which you have accepted and signed the offer letter/Contract ? It is unethical to do that, but what if you are offered a better job meanwhile?
    Appreciate any advice.
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    234
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    Talk to a solicitor. However, the courts have a policy against granting specific performance in contracts for employment. Damages would be unlikely as it would be impossible to caculate. However, if you are working in a small industry this could ruin your reputation forever.


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    swordofislam
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    There is no issue whatsoever.
    They can only restrict you in taking another job if they will pay you for your time.
    There is no need to talk to a solicitor unless you are working at board level.
    If a recruitment company has told you that you must take a given job because of a contract ask them to put it in writing and then see a solicitor.


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