Document background
The Offer Letter is a crucial employment document used in Belgian business practice to formally extend employment opportunities to potential new hires. It represents the initial step in establishing a formal employment relationship and must comply with Belgian employment law, including the Employment Contracts Act of 1978 and relevant regional language legislation. The document is typically issued after successful completion of the recruitment process and before the formal employment contract. It contains essential employment terms including position, compensation, benefits, working hours, and start date, while adhering to Belgium's strict employment protection regulations. The Offer Letter must be drafted in the legally required language based on the company's location (Dutch, French, or German) and serves as a binding preliminary agreement once accepted by the candidate.
