Can an employer legally withdraw a prospective employee's job offer? In short, the answer is yes.Be polite, don't make up reasons. Just tell them you regret to inform them that you can't take the position. Yes, you can withdraw your acceptance of the offer. An employer who withdraws a job might have some liability for damages under a legal theory of "detrimental reliance." Turning down a job offer after you already accepted it should be done gracefully. The applicant is withdrawing their application for an Application Support Specialist position with International Telecom Company in Las Vegas, Nevada. Withdrawing after accepting a job offer should be a last resort and handled with utmost professionalism. You can drop the course using online registration.