Employment Offer: Federal

Authors: Stefani C Schwartz and Nicholas D. Bliablias, Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso, LLC

Summary

• Once an employer selects the top candidate for a position, it should communicate the offer of employment verbally and in writing detailing the terms of the employment. See Making an Employment Offer.
• An employer may condition a job offer on the completion of certain requirements, such as a background check, drug test or medical exam. See Conditional Job Offers.
• If an employer decides to withdraw an offer of employment due to the applicant's failure to successfully complete any conditions for employment, it must ensure compliance with any applicable federal and state laws. See Withdrawing an Employment Offer.