👷 Labour disputes · Awareness case
Job Offer Rescinded Before Actual Start Date and Rights of the Aggrieved Party · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: قانون عقد العمل / Labor Contract Law (2007) Art. 10 + Civil Code (2021) Art. 500
Rescinding a job offer after acceptance may create contractual liability for the employer under the good faith negotiation principle, especially if the aggrieved party resigned from their previous job.
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
Under Article 500 of the Civil Code (2021): bad-faith negotiation liability includes withdrawal from a definitive agreement without reasonable justification. In job offer rescission cases: (1) if the rescission caused direct damage (resignation from a previous job, relocation to a new city), the aggrieved party has the right to compensation for actual damage; (2) compensation amount: transitional period income (usually 1-6 months) + any direct expenses incurred due to the job offer; (3) compensation is claimed through labor arbitration or civil courts. Foreigners whose job offers are rescinded additionally need to reapply for visas if they had begun the process.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
Keep a copy of the formal job offer and any confirming correspondence. If the offer is rescinded, document immediate damages and consult a lawyer to assess your eligibility for compensation.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026