Document background
The At Will Employment Offer Letter, adapted for German law compliance, serves as the initial formal documentation of an employment relationship in Germany. While the concept of "at-will" employment does not exist under German law, this document maintains the approachable format of an offer letter while incorporating mandatory German labor law provisions. It is typically used when extending employment offers to new hires, detailing essential terms such as position, compensation, and working conditions. The document must comply with the German Notification Act (Nachweisgesetz) and include specific statutory requirements regarding notice periods, probationary terms, working hours, and leave entitlements. This letter serves as a precursor to the formal employment contract and provides the foundation for the employment relationship under German law.
