Document background
The Offer Letter And Appointment Letter is a crucial employment document used in the German market when extending formal employment offers to candidates and confirming their appointment within an organization. This document is required under German law, specifically the Nachweisgesetz (Written Evidence Act), which mandates written documentation of essential employment terms. The document serves a dual purpose: first, as an offer letter outlining the proposed terms of employment, and second, as an appointment letter formally establishing the employment relationship once accepted. It must include specific mandatory elements required by German labor law, such as working hours, compensation, leave entitlements, and notice periods. The document is typically issued after successful completion of employment negotiations and before the commencement of employment, forming the foundation of the employment relationship under German jurisdiction.
