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Withdrawing from a job offer before starting but after signing contract?
If I got a job offer and late on in the recruitment process I change my mind, is there anything they could sue me for having done a DBS check, occupational health clearance (its a hospital job) and needing 2 references? If I write to them and tell them I want to withdraw my application as the role isn't suited to me for religious and practical reasons- I signed a contract and T&Cs etc but then I want to change my mind. Or is this all just a delusion in my mind? The contract says I would need to give 1 week notice during probation and 4 weeks after it...my start date is still 3 weeks away so I havent started, can I write to them and withdraw without any problems or notice period since I havent started?
If they can sue me for anything what would it cost me roughly? I'm panicking.
3 Answers
- TavyLv 71 week ago
U.K. Answer. We don't sue here in the U.K., it costs time and money for Lawyers.
Just tell them your situation has changed and you need to withdraw.
You won't hear anything more.
- Anonymous1 week ago
It depends 100% on any agreements, verbal or written. I've seen people back out of employment and get sued for the cost of hiring a replacement. I've seen ALL of the costs involved in the hiring awarded to the prospective employer. Without READING the contract I can only guess.
