Can a job offer be rescinded based on negative information learned about the applicant after the job offer?
Yes, most job offers can be rescinded, even if the applicant has made preparations for the new job such as quitting current employment and even relocating to be near the new employer. One example of this recently played out on social media after a job applicant disparaged her new job in colorful language on Twitter, resulting in immediate revocation of her offer of employment. Some exceptions exist based on the type of employment offered, the…