What is an Employment Offer Letter?
An Employment Offer Letter is a document used by employers to formally offer a job to a prospective employee. It outlines the terms and conditions of employment, including the position offered, compensation, benefits, and other important details.
This template can help formalize the job offer and set clear expectations for both the company and the prospective employee. This is a USA specific template.
A high-quality draft covers, among other things, the following matters:
- Company information
- Employee information
- Position offered
- Compensation details with break-up
- Monetary and non-monetary benefits, perks, etc.
- Tax withholding and details of deductions, if any
- Probation period, if any
- Employment relationship- at-will or otherwise
- Working location and hours
- Termination including notice period
- Confidentiality
- Non-Compete
- Validity of the offer
- Contact information
