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I have decided to turn down an offer after accepting it.
Actually I just said OK over mail and requested for a hike in salary offered in same mail which was not accepted.
But I have not signed the PDF they sent me.
Can I do this ?
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edited Apr 16 '15 at 14:39
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closed as off-topic by Jenny D, Jim G., Vietnhi Phuvan, Stephan Kolassa, mhoran_psprep Apr 16 '15 at 10:18
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I have decided to turn down an offer after accepting it.
Actually I just said OK over mail and requested for a hike in salary offered in same mail which was not accepted.
But I have not signed the PDF they sent me.
Can I do this ?
job-acceptance
edited Apr 16 '15 at 14:39
DJClayworth
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asked Apr 16 '15 at 7:32
karthik
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closed as off-topic by Jenny D, Jim G., Vietnhi Phuvan, Stephan Kolassa, mhoran_psprep Apr 16 '15 at 10:18
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Jenny D, Jim G., Vietnhi Phuvan, Stephan Kolassa, mhoran_psprep
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– Jim G.
Apr 16 '15 at 8:02
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Voting toclose. We don't give legal advice.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 16 '15 at 8:09
I have edited the question to make it not explicitly asking for legal advice. I think OrbWeaver's answer both deals with the question appropriately and avoids being legal advice. Vote to reopen.
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Apr 16 '15 at 14:33
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I have decided to turn down an offer after accepting it.
Actually I just said OK over mail and requested for a hike in salary offered in same mail which was not accepted.
But I have not signed the PDF they sent me.
Can I do this ?
job-acceptance
edited Apr 16 '15 at 14:39
DJClayworth
40.8k886146
asked Apr 16 '15 at 7:32
karthik
4
I have decided to turn down an offer after accepting it.
Actually I just said OK over mail and requested for a hike in salary offered in same mail which was not accepted.
But I have not signed the PDF they sent me.
Can I do this ?
job-acceptance
edited Apr 16 '15 at 14:39
DJClayworth
40.8k886146
asked Apr 16 '15 at 7:32
karthik
4
edited Apr 16 '15 at 14:39
DJClayworth
40.8k886146
edited Apr 16 '15 at 14:39
DJClayworth
40.8k886146
edited Apr 16 '15 at 14:39
DJClayworth
40.8k886146
40.8k886146
asked Apr 16 '15 at 7:32
karthik
4
asked Apr 16 '15 at 7:32
karthik
4
asked Apr 16 '15 at 7:32
karthik
4
4
closed as off-topic by Jenny D, Jim G., Vietnhi Phuvan, Stephan Kolassa, mhoran_psprep Apr 16 '15 at 10:18
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Jenny D, Jim G., Vietnhi Phuvan, Stephan Kolassa, mhoran_psprep
closed as off-topic by Jenny D, Jim G., Vietnhi Phuvan, Stephan Kolassa, mhoran_psprep Apr 16 '15 at 10:18
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Jenny D, Jim G., Vietnhi Phuvan, Stephan Kolassa, mhoran_psprep
youtu.be/QhjBlPucpd0
– Jim G.
Apr 16 '15 at 8:02
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Voting toclose. We don't give legal advice.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 16 '15 at 8:09
I have edited the question to make it not explicitly asking for legal advice. I think OrbWeaver's answer both deals with the question appropriately and avoids being legal advice. Vote to reopen.
– DJClayworth
Apr 16 '15 at 14:33
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youtu.be/QhjBlPucpd0
– Jim G.
Apr 16 '15 at 8:02
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Voting toclose. We don't give legal advice.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 16 '15 at 8:09
I have edited the question to make it not explicitly asking for legal advice. I think OrbWeaver's answer both deals with the question appropriately and avoids being legal advice. Vote to reopen.
– DJClayworth
Apr 16 '15 at 14:33
youtu.be/QhjBlPucpd0
– Jim G.
Apr 16 '15 at 8:02
youtu.be/QhjBlPucpd0
– Jim G.
Apr 16 '15 at 8:02
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Voting toclose. We don't give legal advice.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 16 '15 at 8:09
Voting toclose. We don't give legal advice.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 16 '15 at 8:09
I have edited the question to make it not explicitly asking for legal advice. I think OrbWeaver's answer both deals with the question appropriately and avoids being legal advice. Vote to reopen.
– DJClayworth
Apr 16 '15 at 14:33
I have edited the question to make it not explicitly asking for legal advice. I think OrbWeaver's answer both deals with the question appropriately and avoids being legal advice. Vote to reopen.
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Apr 16 '15 at 14:33
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Not being a lawyer I cannot speak to the legal question of whether a contract technically exists or not. However it seems realistically unlikely that a company would sue you for refusing an offer, even if you had notionally accepted it in some way. Taking someone to court costs a lot of money, and the amount of damages they would recover are most likely minimal (or zero) unless the company has already made significant financial commitments on the basis of your acceptance (e.g. by purchasing expensive equipment or something).
The most likely outcome is that the company gets a bit annoyed and probably won't consider you for future positions. But as others have mentioned, this is not a site for legal advice. If you want a definite answer you need to ask a lawyer.
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No, it's not illegal. Turn it down.
answered Apr 16 '15 at 8:01
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Depending on your jurisdiction, answering "OK" via mail (or even in verbal discussions) could very well constitute a binding contract, which the OP would renege on. (I don't think any employer would sue someone over it, though.) This is exactly why we don't give legal advice here.
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Not being a lawyer I cannot speak to the legal question of whether a contract technically exists or not. However it seems realistically unlikely that a company would sue you for refusing an offer, even if you had notionally accepted it in some way. Taking someone to court costs a lot of money, and the amount of damages they would recover are most likely minimal (or zero) unless the company has already made significant financial commitments on the basis of your acceptance (e.g. by purchasing expensive equipment or something).
The most likely outcome is that the company gets a bit annoyed and probably won't consider you for future positions. But as others have mentioned, this is not a site for legal advice. If you want a definite answer you need to ask a lawyer.
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Not being a lawyer I cannot speak to the legal question of whether a contract technically exists or not. However it seems realistically unlikely that a company would sue you for refusing an offer, even if you had notionally accepted it in some way. Taking someone to court costs a lot of money, and the amount of damages they would recover are most likely minimal (or zero) unless the company has already made significant financial commitments on the basis of your acceptance (e.g. by purchasing expensive equipment or something).
The most likely outcome is that the company gets a bit annoyed and probably won't consider you for future positions. But as others have mentioned, this is not a site for legal advice. If you want a definite answer you need to ask a lawyer.
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Not being a lawyer I cannot speak to the legal question of whether a contract technically exists or not. However it seems realistically unlikely that a company would sue you for refusing an offer, even if you had notionally accepted it in some way. Taking someone to court costs a lot of money, and the amount of damages they would recover are most likely minimal (or zero) unless the company has already made significant financial commitments on the basis of your acceptance (e.g. by purchasing expensive equipment or something).
The most likely outcome is that the company gets a bit annoyed and probably won't consider you for future positions. But as others have mentioned, this is not a site for legal advice. If you want a definite answer you need to ask a lawyer.
Not being a lawyer I cannot speak to the legal question of whether a contract technically exists or not. However it seems realistically unlikely that a company would sue you for refusing an offer, even if you had notionally accepted it in some way. Taking someone to court costs a lot of money, and the amount of damages they would recover are most likely minimal (or zero) unless the company has already made significant financial commitments on the basis of your acceptance (e.g. by purchasing expensive equipment or something).
The most likely outcome is that the company gets a bit annoyed and probably won't consider you for future positions. But as others have mentioned, this is not a site for legal advice. If you want a definite answer you need to ask a lawyer.
answered Apr 16 '15 at 9:35
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No, it's not illegal. Turn it down.
answered Apr 16 '15 at 8:01
Jack
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Depending on your jurisdiction, answering "OK" via mail (or even in verbal discussions) could very well constitute a binding contract, which the OP would renege on. (I don't think any employer would sue someone over it, though.) This is exactly why we don't give legal advice here.
– Stephan Kolassa
Apr 16 '15 at 9:22
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No, it's not illegal. Turn it down.
answered Apr 16 '15 at 8:01
Jack
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Depending on your jurisdiction, answering "OK" via mail (or even in verbal discussions) could very well constitute a binding contract, which the OP would renege on. (I don't think any employer would sue someone over it, though.) This is exactly why we don't give legal advice here.
– Stephan Kolassa
Apr 16 '15 at 9:22
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No, it's not illegal. Turn it down.
answered Apr 16 '15 at 8:01
Jack
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No, it's not illegal. Turn it down.
answered Apr 16 '15 at 8:01
Jack
1,080279
answered Apr 16 '15 at 8:01
Jack
1,080279
answered Apr 16 '15 at 8:01
Jack
1,080279
answered Apr 16 '15 at 8:01
Jack
1,080279
1,080279
3
Depending on your jurisdiction, answering "OK" via mail (or even in verbal discussions) could very well constitute a binding contract, which the OP would renege on. (I don't think any employer would sue someone over it, though.) This is exactly why we don't give legal advice here.
– Stephan Kolassa
Apr 16 '15 at 9:22
suggest improvements |Â
3
Depending on your jurisdiction, answering "OK" via mail (or even in verbal discussions) could very well constitute a binding contract, which the OP would renege on. (I don't think any employer would sue someone over it, though.) This is exactly why we don't give legal advice here.
– Stephan Kolassa
Apr 16 '15 at 9:22
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Depending on your jurisdiction, answering "OK" via mail (or even in verbal discussions) could very well constitute a binding contract, which the OP would renege on. (I don't think any employer would sue someone over it, though.) This is exactly why we don't give legal advice here.
– Stephan Kolassa
Apr 16 '15 at 9:22
Depending on your jurisdiction, answering "OK" via mail (or even in verbal discussions) could very well constitute a binding contract, which the OP would renege on. (I don't think any employer would sue someone over it, though.) This is exactly why we don't give legal advice here.
– Stephan Kolassa
Apr 16 '15 at 9:22
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youtu.be/QhjBlPucpd0
– Jim G.
Apr 16 '15 at 8:02
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Voting toclose. We don't give legal advice.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Apr 16 '15 at 8:09
I have edited the question to make it not explicitly asking for legal advice. I think OrbWeaver's answer both deals with the question appropriately and avoids being legal advice. Vote to reopen.
– DJClayworth
Apr 16 '15 at 14:33