Document background
The Appointment Letter For Job Offer is a crucial document in German employment relationships, serving as the formal written offer of employment and, upon acceptance, the initial employment contract. It is used when extending employment offers to new hires and must comply with German labor laws, particularly the Documentation of Essential Working Conditions Act (Nachweisgesetz). The document should be issued after verbal agreement on key terms but before the employee's start date, as German law requires essential employment terms to be documented in writing. The letter typically follows successful job interviews and salary negotiations, containing all mandatory employment terms required by German law, including position details, compensation, working hours, leave entitlements, and notice periods. It provides legal certainty for both parties and forms the basis of the employment relationship.
