Indepth review of the spectrum of Nevada employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to employment offer. No, it is not illegal to rescind a job offer.HR and legal considerations for employers regarding rescinding job offers. Can you legally rescind a job offer? Rescinding a job offer is a sensitive issue with potential liability. As a general rule, an offer may be rescindedits just an offer, not a contractin fact, it may be withdrawn after acceptance too! 2.1. Breach of contract. Certain jobs involve an "employment contract" or collective bargaining agreement between the employer and employee(s). An employer can withdraw an offer of employment at any time until it is accepted. Where the employment relationship is at-will, the company technically may rescind the job offer, but this is not entirely without risk.