is it legal for a company to offer you an internship position and rescind it for whatever reason?

[skim milk]

you have already received the acceptance letter, signed it and returned it

any way that the company can nullify the offer? just wondering if it has happened to anyone before

 

[Zolty]

yes, most companies can terminate your employment for any reason at any time.

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: Zolty
yes, most companies can terminate your employment for any reason at any time.

typically called "at will employer"

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: Zolty
yes, most companies can terminate your employment for any reason at any time.

'Typically' is a strong word.

Read what you actually signed, and if necessary, take it to a lawyer to find out what it says. Contracts apply to both parties.

Edit - I'm not saying they can't rescind the offer, I'm saying the agreement will tell you how, when, and if they can rescind it.

 

[Kelemvor]

Normally something you signed says "Both parties agree that this employment is "At Will" and either paty can end it at any time..."

Did they say why they are canceling the offer?

 

[Ipno]

Also depends on what state you are in.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: fritolays
you have already received the acceptance letter, signed it and returned it

any way that the company can nullify the offer? just wondering if it has happened to anyone before

You can change your mind. They can too. They usually don't. They're not going to keep interviewing people to try to find someone better than you, but you may continue interviewing to see if you can find a better deal. It's only if something significant changes that they'd drop you.