At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific employment doctrine that affects how employment relationships can be terminated; must be considered even in non-acceptance to avoid creating unintended obligations

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination; ensure non-acceptance language is neutral and non-discriminatory

State Employment Laws: Specific state regulations governing employment relationships and communications that may affect the format and content of the non-acceptance letter

Common Law Contract Principles: Basic contract law principles regarding offer and acceptance, including the proper way to reject an offer

State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation and termination that may affect the non-acceptance process

Uniform Commercial Code: Principles regarding offer and acceptance in business relationships, though primarily for goods, may inform best practices

Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law governing electronic communications if the non-acceptance letter is sent via email or other electronic means

E-SIGN Act: Federal law governing electronic signatures and records if the non-acceptance is handled electronically

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal requirements for maintaining employment-related records, including correspondence about employment

State Privacy Laws: Regulations governing the handling and protection of personal information in employment-related communications

Document Retention Requirements: State and federal requirements for maintaining copies of employment-related correspondence

Confidentiality Obligations: Legal requirements and best practices for maintaining confidentiality of discussed terms and conditions