Document background
The Offer Letter and Appointment Letter is a crucial employment document used in Belgian employment relationships to formalize the hiring process. It serves a dual purpose: first as an offer of employment detailing the proposed terms, and then, upon acceptance, as the formal appointment letter establishing the employment relationship. This document must comply with Belgian employment law, including the Employment Contracts Act of 1978 and relevant collective bargaining agreements. It typically precedes the more detailed employment contract and includes essential information such as job title, salary, working hours, location, start date, and basic terms and conditions. The document is particularly important in Belgium where employment relationships are heavily regulated and require specific mandatory provisions to be valid. It forms part of the formal documentation required for employment relationships and serves as a reference point for both employer and employee throughout the employment relationship.
