Document background
The Temporary Appointment Letter is a crucial document in German employment law, used when establishing fixed-term employment relationships. It must strictly comply with the Teilzeit- und Befristungsgesetz (TzBfG) and related German labor regulations, which set specific requirements for fixed-term contracts. This document is typically used for project-based work, temporary replacements, seasonal employment, or other legally justified fixed-term positions. The letter must clearly state the duration or end date of employment and provide objective justification for the fixed term unless it's within the first four years of employment. It includes mandatory information required by the German Evidence Act (NachwG) such as working conditions, remuneration, and notice periods. The document serves as both a formal offer of employment and a binding contract once signed by both parties.
