Document background
The Offer Letter and Employment Letter package is a essential documentation set used in the Netherlands when extending employment opportunities to new hires. It serves as both an initial offer communication and a formal employment agreement, ensuring compliance with Dutch employment law requirements. This document type is typically used at the final stage of the recruitment process, after verbal agreement but before formal commencement of employment. It must incorporate mandatory provisions under Dutch law, including those from the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek), Working Hours Act, and other relevant legislation. The document set typically begins with a concise offer letter outlining key terms, followed by a comprehensive employment agreement that includes all legally required elements such as probationary periods, notice periods, and holiday entitlements.
