It's not ideal to rescind an accepted job offer, but there may be a time you'll need to. Use this sample letter for rescinding an accepted job offer.Can an employer legally withdraw a prospective employee's job offer? In short, the answer is yes. Georgia is an at-will state, so if you hadn't signed a contract yet, they can rescind the offer and there isn't much you can do about that. Make it short and sweet; "Due to unforeseen circumstances I must decline the offer I previously accepted. Revoking an employment offer is not illegal in most cases, but the decision should be given a full legal review before contacting the candidate. Turning down a job offer after you already accepted it should be done gracefully. Follow up your acceptance in writing (on paper) and outline your understanding of the terms. Regrettably, however, the purpose of this letter is to withdraw my previous acceptance of your offer.