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Are emails of Job offers binding after acceptance via email?
Posted on 11/14/18 at 9:16 am
Posted on 11/14/18 at 9:16 am
I just got a job offer from a company that has been recruiting. The president offered me the terms via email and I accepted via email.
Am I good to tender my resignation now? My only hesitation is whether employment offers are binding after a reply of acceptance is sent?
Am I good to tender my resignation now? My only hesitation is whether employment offers are binding after a reply of acceptance is sent?
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Posted on 11/14/18 at 9:18 am to ShoeBang
Eta: disregard. My reading comprehension is shite.
Was it a contract or something?
Juat tell him you've changed your mind.
Obviously you fricked up by accepting if you weren't set on taking it. Need more details, but in most cases you're "only" burning a bridge.
Was it a contract or something?
Juat tell him you've changed your mind.
Obviously you fricked up by accepting if you weren't set on taking it. Need more details, but in most cases you're "only" burning a bridge.
This post was edited on 11/14/18 at 9:29 am
Posted on 11/14/18 at 9:20 am to castorinho
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Was it a contract or something?
Juat tell him you've changed your mind.
Obviously you fricked up by accepting if you weren't set on taking it. Need more details, but in most cases you're "only" burning a bridge.
I read that as he took the new job and wants to know if he can resign from his current job, but I may be reading it wrong.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 9:21 am to castorinho
I think he is concerned with resigning before knowing whether or not his acceptance to the new job is official or not.
I'd imagine if they sent an offer in writing and you responded via the same medium with an acceptance, it's binding. But I'm not a lawyer.
I'd imagine if they sent an offer in writing and you responded via the same medium with an acceptance, it's binding. But I'm not a lawyer.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 9:22 am to Mingo Was His NameO
You are correct.
I'd make sure you clear all the post offer requirements and have a starting date set before you turn in your resignation. No need to hurry for now.
I'd make sure you clear all the post offer requirements and have a starting date set before you turn in your resignation. No need to hurry for now.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 9:23 am to castorinho
Don't resign until everything is 100% done.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 9:31 am to castorinho
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Obviously you fricked up by accepting if you weren't set on taking it. Need more details, but in most cases you're "only" burning a bridge.
Uhhh I accepted via email. I am wanting to know if it is binding. They want me to either start this coming Monday or 11/26. My current employer usually walks people out as soon as they resign. This guy has been very informal up until this point, but we negotiated back and fourth via email and this morning we came to a mutual deal we both accept. He offered and I accepted saying that the email serves as my official acceptance of the offer per the "terms below" with a start date of 11/19 or 11/26.
I would think that would be enough to go ahead and type up my resignation to my current employer, who will probably walk me out today. Only if it is legally binding however.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 9:36 am to ShoeBang
Most offers are contingent on passing a background check. I've seen these checks last up to a month. I'm not sure the start date on the offer sheet is considered binding.
As previously stated, I wouldn't resign until all pre-hire hurdles are cleared.
As previously stated, I wouldn't resign until all pre-hire hurdles are cleared.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 9:38 am to ShoeBang
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I would think that would be enough to go ahead and type up my resignation to my current employer, who will probably walk me out today. Only if it is legally binding however.
Many details missing, but Louisiana employment is 'at will' and he can withdraw the offer or fire you at any time unless there is some kind of contract. You have a firm offer and acceptance and a job on Monday, unless you or he decides otherwise ....
Posted on 11/14/18 at 10:41 am to ShoeBang
I'm assuming its local? Do they have an HR dept?
I would go in personally to talk to HR before I quite my other job.
I would go in personally to talk to HR before I quite my other job.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 11:15 am to baldona
dont forget to copy everything you can off your current employers server.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 11:42 am to ShoeBang
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I would think that would be enough to go ahead and type up my resignation to my current employer, who will probably walk me out today. Only if it is legally binding however.
Even if it is legally binding and they for some reason revoked the offer your only recourse is to sue which would take a long time, and cost a lot of money. Don't leave your job until every last possible detail is taken care of.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 12:01 pm to ShoeBang
You can have an enforceable contract via email. Hell, you can even have one with an oral agreement. Having it in writing just makes it easier to prove.
That said, if they do go back on it you'll have to spend time and money enforcing it. I'd think it depends mostly on whether you trust the guy or not, and frankly that's a question to ask yourself before accepting the offer.
So I'd go ahead and do it.
That said, if they do go back on it you'll have to spend time and money enforcing it. I'd think it depends mostly on whether you trust the guy or not, and frankly that's a question to ask yourself before accepting the offer.
So I'd go ahead and do it.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 12:08 pm to foshizzle
I'd want the background check and drug test complete before giving notice. I'm very cautious when changing jobs.
Posted on 11/14/18 at 12:35 pm to lynxcat
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I'd want the background check and drug test complete
OP didn't say the offer was contingent on anything. I've personally never had a background check or a drug test for a job, although getting my federal clearance later required the former.
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