Shall I accept an HR “mistake” about the contract? [closed]

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

I validated a "contract-to-hire" probation period, and now received my final contract for the permanent position, to sign it.
It is consistent with what the HR employee and I had agreed by mail before I joined, except for a figure in the contract, a number of stock options that is smaller by 25% from what the HR had initially told me.

The HR apologized arguing that the first number I was given was "a mistake", and that the corrected number corresponds to the value in the "company grid" for the service to which I am attached.
I asked to see this grid but my request was not answered.

I am wondering whether it is acceptable to demand that my contract be updated to include the number I was initially given (and for which I have an e-mail proof, whose CC includes higher management staff)?

Or shall I agree to the smaller number defined in the "company grid"?
After all, we humans all make mistakes, don't we...

manpreet 2 years ago

They can change whatever they want, since you haven't signed the contract yet.

It's up to you whether you accept the change or not.

You can demand the previous number but they're certainly not obligated to change it unless it was part of a contract that both parties have already signed.

Make a decision whether you wish to stay or not based on this new number. There's nothing you can do but ask for the previously discussed number but if you don't get an answer or you get a no its simply a no.

To be a bit more precise: It's acceptable to ask for the previously decided number, but if its a nothere's nothing more to be done. Take the offer or decline it.