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Employment offer: Federal

This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of federal laws related to employment offers, including verbal and written offers, conditional job offers, background checks, medical inquiries, and the withdrawal of employment offers.

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

Summary

This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of federal laws related to employment offers. It discusses verbal and written employment offers, conditional employment offers, and withdrawal of employment offers.

In this guide, learn about:

  • Making an employment offer
    • Verbal offer
    • Written offer
    • Offering relocation expenses to attract employees
  • Conditional job offers
    • Medical examinations and questions
    • Drug testing
    • Background checks
    • Ban the box for federal agencies and contractors
  • Withdrawing an employment offer
    • Applicant fails to satisfy conditional requirements
    • Detrimental reliance
    • Guidance for employers
  • Future developments
  • State requirements
    • Your preferred states

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About the author

Stefani C Schwartz

Stefani C Schwartz is an attorney concentrating her practice in the areas of labor and employment, representing management. She has litigated in both state and federal courts, as well as before the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law.

Ms. Schwartz has practiced before the NLRB, the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights and the EEOC. She has several reported cases and has successful outcomes with both jury and non-jury trials. Ms. Schwartz also has extensive experience in the areas of labor arbitrations, contract negotiations and grievance disputes.

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