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[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 79 points 1 day ago (2 children)

In such a case he should sue the recruiting company

IANAL, but it certainly seems like he may have a case for promissory estoppel.

[–] sunnie@slrpnk.net 16 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I also ANAL, but I did take a contract law class in college and this is a textbook case. If it actually happened. And depending on how the “offer” was worded.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 6 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

For a company like PayPal, I'm sure their legal team has written the offers in a way that they allow for this, and aren't an employment contract.

[–] scintilla@lemm.ee 9 points 18 hours ago

Don't be sure before at least talking to a lawyer.

[–] Brandonazz@lemmy.world 26 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Estoppel is a fantastic word.

[–] gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 13 hours ago

Wikipedia article is accidental comedy, as well: