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pepponeskie Active member

Member since 17 July 2013

pepponeskieActive member10 May 2014 13:31:05

I am offered a new job in a MNC Company here. And about to sign an employment contract for 1 year and that will start on the 1st of September. However, if I sign that contract and will not pursue to work at their company on the said date. Do I have a legal responsibility on it? Will they be able to sue me or file a case against me?

Any thoughts on this would be very helpful. Thanks.

albjornstad Active member

Member since 18 March 2014

albjornstadActive member12 May 2014 09:00:36

I haven麓t heard of anyone being sued for changing his mind but you are of course liable because they will stop looking candidates for your position. If you are not sure, I suggest that you talk to your future employer and have an open dialogue instead of signing the contract right away.

IcelandGuy New member

Member since 01 July 2010

IcelandGuyNew member12 May 2014 13:01:46

Legally speaking, once you sign a contract, it becomes binding of course!

I'd advise that you talk to them about delays in appearing at the job before sending the signed contract.

Regards,
Raymond

AuNordDuMonde Serial expat

Member since 09 August 2010

AuNordDuMondeSerial expat14 May 2014 13:05:49

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Theoritically they could sue for breach of the contract but this rarely materializes.

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