Q: I was hired and signed a written job offer on 12/09/2022. What can I do to hold this company accountable for the offer?
It now has been approximately 2 months since I was told to wait until the background check is complete. I have reached out to the hiring company several times for an update. I know I have a clean background including no drugs, but they have not been cooperative as to my start date. Hopefully, you may provide me with some answers. Thanks.
A: A job offer letter is typically not the same as an employment contract that may guarantee you a certain start date. Unless you have an employment contract that provides for a set start date by which you will begin work and begin receiving compensation, there is nothing you can do but wait until the background check is complete.
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