Accepting job offer and then declining

[katerahul]

Hello Experts,
I am in a situation here, & I am sure I am not the only one here.

I got a job offer from company A first and since I desparately wanted a job I accepted it and signed all the documents and sent them to the employer & client. The Employer has already initiated the LCA and the Client has started the BG Check etc. There is a clause of $3000.00 payment in case I dont join after accepting the offer.

Then I got another Job Offer which is better than company A.

Questions:
1) Can I decline offer from Company A and accept the one from Company B?
2) What are the implications / consequences?
3) Will I absolutely have to pay $3000 since I have already signed the documents and the Employer has filed LCA?
4) I believe LCA filing is free and there is no cost associated to it?



Please try to answer each question.

Much appreciated.

Thanks,
Rahul

[shervin143]

Employment in U.S is at will basis. However, it is hard to comment without knowing what exactly you signed with your new employer. It is advisable that you consult a lawyer to go through the implications.