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5. Expiration and acceptance mechanics
Specifies how to set offer expiry dates, methods of acceptance, and handling counteroffers.
Foundations of HR & Employment Law: Offer Letters, Contracts, and Compliance
Expiration and acceptance mechanics
How offer expiry dates, accepted methods, and counteroffer handling determine whether a job offer becomes a binding agreement.
"If they don't respond by the date, I need to know whether the offer automatically dies or can still be accepted."
Set a clear deadline and acceptable acceptance method in the offer; if the applicant accepts before expiry in an authorized way the offer will typically form a contract, and counteroffers change the terms and usually reject the original offer.
"If they don't respond by the date, I need to know whether the offer automatically dies or can still be accepted."
Set a clear deadline and acceptable acceptance method in the offer; if the applicant accepts before expiry in an authorized way the offer will typically form a contract, and counteroffers change the terms and usually reject the original offer.