Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles from The Contracts Act and common law, including offer and acceptance principles and rights of revocation before acceptance

Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, providing framework for employment relationships and contractual obligations

Equality Act 2010: Ensures the cancellation of offer is not discriminatory based on protected characteristics such as age, gender, race, disability, etc.

Conditional vs Unconditional Offers: Assessment of whether the original offer was conditional (subject to conditions like references) or unconditional, affecting the employer's right to withdraw

Acceptance Status: Determination of whether the offer was accepted, as this transforms it into a contract with different legal implications

Detrimental Reliance: Consideration of whether the candidate has acted upon the offer (e.g., resigned from previous employment) potentially leading to claims for compensation

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legal requirements regarding handling of personal data during the offer and cancellation process

Notice Requirements: Legal obligations regarding reasonable notice and proper communication methods for cancelling the offer

Promissory Estoppel: Legal doctrine that may protect the candidate if they have relied on promises or representations made in the offer