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Can a company hire you (after a working interview) and say you have the job...and then..?

Basically 'not' hire you; not get back to you, after they told you you were 'on' with them? My sis had mentioned to her potential boss she is diabetic, he had said it is no problem. Next week, after he said he was going to have her on, that she had the job, a co worker started talking to my sis about diabetes near where the boss was. She did say (my sis) that she had to leave college, b/c of her diabetes ONLY b/c of the cold weather on campus walks, making it go low. She saw the boss there, listening and explained that does not happen anymore, and the next day he still did tell her he'd make up a schedule.. now it has been a week and no contact from him/them. She is so upset b/c she wanted the job so much, but he did say she had it- is this part discrimination? It feel s to me like it is in a way.. b/c she did explain all is ok.. any views welcome.

Posted - November 20, 2016
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  • 46117
    I know it is horrible and a letdown, but think about one thing.  You don't want to work for a place that jerks you around like this.  I'm sorry and I hope you get a better position real soon.
      November 20, 2016 9:57 PM MST
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  • Shure.  It's called employment at will.
      November 21, 2016 5:05 AM MST
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  • 19937
    I'm sorry your sister hasn't heard back from this person.  However, your sister may have sabotaged herself.  There is no need for her to tell any prospective employer about her health issues and they are not allowed to ask about it.  It is also not wise to discuss such personal issues with a prospective co-worker.  If she's concerned about some problem at work arising from her diabetes, she should wear a medic alert bracelet.
      November 21, 2016 8:45 AM MST
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  • 46117
    Spunk is SO right.  These people are not your buddies doing you or anyone a big favor and giving you or anyone special treatment.

    If I am paying you a salary and paying for the time involved in hiring you, I need you to PRODUCE.  I don't care if you are infirm or impaired in some way.  I am looking for cost-effective workers.  And coming into an interview spewing your personal problems?  NEXT.  NEXT?   NEXT  as in anybody else would get hired first.

    You need to convince the interviewer that you want the job and that you will be good for reasons that you need to display with a resume and good language and communication skills to back up your resume'.  You need to sell yourself.   You do not tell them how hard it is for you to do the job EVER.
      November 21, 2016 8:49 AM MST
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  • 19937
    I'm not sure she meant to convey that she wouldn't be able to handle the job because of her diabetes, but she opened up a door that should have remained closed - mostly because it isn't anyone's business.
      November 21, 2016 8:51 AM MST
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  • 1138
    Right, she had originally said, no part of my diabetes will hinder my work, and he said ok. She made it clear it is all ok, as long as she can have a few mins in the shift to have one snack. It' s only b/c a worker brought it up with her and he came in while they were chatting .... I don't think the woman should have brought it up w/her b/c now it is concerning her job, although I know she meant well, just finding out about it, b/c her son has it.
      November 21, 2016 5:44 PM MST
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  • 19937
    To be honest, I'm not sure how that kind of conversation would come up with a "co-worker" when she hadn't been hired yet.  I've been on a lot of interviews and I wouldn't dream of telling anyone I met during the interview process about any health issue.
      November 21, 2016 7:28 PM MST
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  • 3907
    Hello B:

    It's true.  They don't HAVE to hire you..  But, once they make a verbal commitment, and you accept, it's a CONTRACT..

    I'd SUE.

    excon
      November 21, 2016 8:56 AM MST
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  • Wrong, just like no transaction is complete until monies are transferred or contract signed, so is this case. No final acceptance letter signed, no job. 
      November 21, 2016 9:06 AM MST
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  • 3907
    Hello R:

    Good thinking.. 

    However, I considered "consideration"..  Unlike purchase contracts, where "consideration" is required, in NORMAL hiring practices, an employee is NOT paid BEFORE he starts work.  Therefore, I believe that "consideration" wouldn't be a factor in the lady's case. 

    So, I'd STILL sue.  That doesn't mean she'd WIN..  It doesn't mean she wouldn't either..

    excon This post was edited by excon at November 21, 2016 5:45 PM MST
      November 21, 2016 11:06 AM MST
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  • 1138
    Hi R, money was transferred, for a working interview... and she was hired.... now they are saying the hours she said she can do, is not what is needed... I don't know, it seems as though her mentioning diabetes might have had to do w/it, but what can u do :(
      November 21, 2016 5:46 PM MST
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  • It definitely sounds like poor ethics on the part of the business. I didn't realize she was offered the job after her working interview. It's a complex situation, based on a, he said she said. As is most commonly done in the medical/dental fields, working interviews are common and simply handled by telling the applicant they are hired, or not hired. 

    Some states, if not most, are not even required to pay the applicant during a working interview. Yes, she could sue with little chance of winning, most importantly she most likely would put a dark cloud around herself. Example, in the dental field, someone always knows someone from other offices in the area. People are not short on gossip and she might be seen in a darker light for a perspective employer. Although it is not right, I would still suggest, she just move on and focus on a good presentation.

    Lesson here is to NEVER get into any personal discussions during a working interview. That is the purpose of the process. The existing staff will usually always be asked what they thought of the candidate, after working with them. 

    Wishing your sister much luck! This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at November 22, 2016 10:05 AM MST
      November 22, 2016 9:52 AM MST
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  • 1138
    Thanks so much.. I hope she gets something willing to just aid her in having a snack once, that is all she needs, and is so patient, caring, and a great worker. He had even hired her, so that is why it is strange...it did slip from her mouth about her leaving college b/c of diabetes (ONLY b/c of walking long distance across campus...) and it stinks b/c the boss was right there.. (the co worker had asked her about diabetes.. which prob. should not have been the first thing to talk about with somone...) Ty so much for the info and luck too :)
      November 22, 2016 9:13 PM MST
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