Blacklist In NSR For Not Joining A Company?

I accepted an offer from two companies at the same time. I served a three-month notice period in my current company. Two weeks before my joining date, I informed the first company that I would not be able to join them as I would be joining the second company. The HR from the first company threatened to blacklist me in NSR, saying that I should have informed them when I received the offer from the second company, and that two weeks before was not an appropriate time. Are they not forcing me to join their company?

It's not valid. Getting an offer letter and joining a company are two different things. No organization can threaten you with obtaining an offer letter and later denying it. You can choose the option that is more suitable for you. Don't worry about the threats.

You behaved professionally and informed them proactively. The company could take action if you had joined and then absconded later on. However, this scenario is different. You can also inform the so-called HR that you are considering legal action for pressurizing you and causing mental harassment. :)

Best of luck!

@Ramsyadav,

Firstly, what is an offer letter? Well, the company, through its HR department, is offering you to join their team. Whether or not to join is your choice.

With regard to blacklisting candidature in NSR, let me tell you, my friend, NSR is not his private entity. It has its own process and verification procedures, and hence I suggest you not to give heed to it.

Best Regards,
Dikshit T G S.

"I accepted offers from two companies at the same time.

Two weeks before joining the first company, I decided not to join. Personally, it is not a good thing to do. You cannot sail in two boats simultaneously. No wonder HR is becoming stricter and stricter in dealings with new employees. Both employers and employees are playing tricks on each other because people do not stick to their commitments."

They cannot take any action nor blacklist. Don't worry, strictly speaking, nothing will happen, and you can join any company as it is your personal choice.

Dear Ram

What would you do if the exact opposite of this were to happen?

You are given an offer letter by a company which you accept and start serving a notice period in you current company .Just 2 weeks before your joining, The company says that they have found a better candidate than you and hence they are withdrawing your offer.

Would they be justified in doing that?

Do you think that would be ok?

It wouldn't right.... So why should be ok for you to do the same.........

Now coming to your question...

1.No, they cannot force you to join. An offer letter by itself is not a legal contract,Unless you agree to the offer.Once you agree to the offer it is the first step towards a contract..Then comes your appointment letter

2. Dont be worried about NSR....That may not happen...Its a tedious process,which i doubt you HR has the time and patience to do.

But pls appreciate the conviction and faith that the company had in you while extending the offer.
Most of us spend a lot of time and energy in finding suitable candidates only to find them dropping out in the last minute. Many companies have now started routing the offer letters through a legal entity just in case the candidate decides to default.
I sincerely hope this does not become a norm…

All the best for you new Job

Dear Ram S Yadav

What would you do if the exact opposite of this were to happen?

You are given an offer letter by a company which you accept and start serving a notice period in you current company .Just 2 weeks before your joining, The company says that they have found a better candidate than you and hence they are withdrawing your offer.

Would they be justified in doing that?

Do you think that would be ok?

It wouldn't right.... So why should be ok for you to do the same.........

Now coming to your question...

1.No, they cannot force you to join. An offer letter by itself is not a legal contract,Unless you agree to the offer.Once you agree to the offer it is the first step towards a contract..Then comes your appointment letter

2. Dont be worried about NSR....That may not happen...Its a tedious process,which i doubt you HR has the time and patience to do.

But pls appreciate the conviction and faith that the company had in you while extending the offer.
Most of us spend a lot of time and energy in finding suitable candidates only to find them dropping out in the last minute. Many companies have now started routing the offer letters through a legal entity just in case the candidate decides to default.
I sincerely hope this does not become a norm…

All the best for you new Job

Ashbhat,

What you say about contracts is absolutely correct. Many people do not think in such legal terms and get a shock if a notice is served on them. Consequently, many companies avoid all these legal hassles and recruit someone else. There is no shortage of people seeking jobs; however, job seekers need to demonstrate basic ethics while dealing with prospective employers. Accepting two offers and then rejecting them is not a good practice.

@Nathrao,

When it comes to the legalities or moralities, I would say neither the employers nor the employees are up to the mark. How many of the employers give enough time to go through the terms of the offer? Do they at least insist to do so? How many of the employers make the employees work beyond their regular schedules, citing business contingencies, and never allow the employee to avail sick leave? Employment is an agreement, and agreements are supposed to be based on mutually acceptable terms, which is not happening right now.

PS: It's just a random comment, please...

"When it comes to the legalities or moralities, I would say neither the employers nor the employees are up to the mark."

Fully agree.

Many - far too many managements play double games when dealing with employees. But we must try and break out of this cycle. Be correct while accepting job offers and honor your commitments.

Dear Mr. Dikshit & Mr. Nathrao,

I could not agree more with your random comment. One could write a book on such acts bordering on being frauds. It requires patience, perseverance, and, of course, research.

A S Bhat