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I’ve been eager to leave my current company where there isn’t any room for growth. I have been looking for a job for the better part of a year and I finally landed a role that I’m excited about. However, the job offer says that the company has the right to cancel the offer before the start date, which is right around the corner. This seems unfair because I have to give my current company two weeks’ notice. Is this common for companies to include in a job offer? Do you think it’s worth the risk to accept this new job?

THE FIRST ANSWER

Joshua Lerner , employment lawyer, Lerners LLP , Toronto and London, Ont.

Your concern is understandable. A

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