Document background
The Offer Letter is a standard employment document used in Austrian business practice to formally initiate an employment relationship. It serves as the first formal written communication of employment terms and conditions to a prospective employee, complying with Austrian labor laws, particularly AVRAG (Arbeitsvertragsrechts-Anpassungsgesetz). This document is typically used after verbal negotiations have concluded and before the commencement of employment. It contains essential information required by Austrian law, including position details, compensation, working hours, leave entitlements, and notice periods. While more concise than a full employment contract, the offer letter creates binding obligations once accepted and forms the basis for the employment relationship. It's particularly important in the Austrian context as it helps fulfill the employer's obligation to provide written documentation of employment terms.
