How to Transition a Retainer Employee to Full-Time: Legal Steps and Considerations?

Hi! We want to absorb a staff member who is currently on a retainer basis into our company's payrolls. Please guide us through the process as well as the legal implications of the same. Can we issue the staff member a termination letter effective until the last day of the month and then issue an appointment letter with an effective date of the first day of the following month?

An urgent reply is required.

Thanks and Regards,
Prachee

Dear Prachi,

In my opinion, a Retainership completion letter or Termination of Contract of Retainership is required to be issued before proceeding with a fresh joining.

Regards,
Vivek