Essential Clauses for an Appointment Letter
It should include the following:
1. Appointing you as (Designation)
2. Salary including allowances such as House Rent Allowance, Transport, Education Allowance, Other Allowance, Leave Travel Allowance, Medical Assistance, Provident Fund, Gratuity, etc.
3. Validity of the appointment letter
4. Probationary or permanent status
5. Leave rules
6. Transferability status
7. Promotion scheme
8. Confidentiality agreement
9. Termination rules
10. Working hours per day
11. Payment terms
12. Other rules and regulations
Any other details that you or your company may find necessary.
Regards,
Pulak Sahoo
Haldia