Verbal agreement on being hired

[motley]

I was offered a job verbally and given a start date that I quit my job but before I start my new job the company told me that thay will not hire me. Do I have a case to ask for compensation about lost wages?

 

[jacksgal]

Why did they change their mind?

 

[motley]

The verbal agreement was hiring me permanently with full benefits but instead offered me contractual job instead with no benefits.

 

[motley]

The verbal agreement was being hired permanently with full benefits but instead offered me contractual work with no benefits meaning I will work with my computer at home and when finished will bring back to the company. I will lose a stable income & will have to buy my health insurance.

 

[jacksgal]

Why did they change their mind?

You havent answered this yet. Also was there a condition to your hiring? Was this an actual job offer or coud they say it was just a conversation of what "could" happen? Verbal agreements are hard to prove its your word against theirs.