Is It Safe to Work Without an Offer Letter or ID Card at a New Job? Seeking Advice!

I joined a small company in Jayanagar 4T Block. The interviewer offered me a job, but no offer letter. Is it good to work without an offer letter? He has not given me an identity card as well. Is it advisable to work for such a company?

Importance of an Offer Letter

Per the HR policy of every organization, the selected candidate is offered an offer letter where everything is mentioned, such as salary, job location, job responsibilities, reporting manager, leaves, code of conduct, resignation procedure, etc. Once the candidate accepts it, all the details are clarified. In your case, you should request it so that all the above details are clear. If the company hesitates to provide it, I suggest looking for another professional company.

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When did you join the firm? Did the interviewer tell you what the job involves, pay scale, etc.?

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When did you join the firm? Did the interviewer tell you what the job involves, pay scale, etc.?

Without an offer letter, there can be issues regarding terms and conditions, pay, scope of work, etc. It is important to request an offer letter to have things clearly outlined in black and white. In the unfortunate event of a dispute, having everything in writing will provide support for your position. While some small firms may operate without formal documentation, you will need to consider whether it is acceptable to proceed in such an unprofessional arrangement.

The offer letter is very essential for both the firm and the candidate as it paves the way for clarity in terms of job responsibilities, salary, reporting mechanism, etc. Therefore, I think that you need to demand such a letter even if your company does not provide it. The absence of that letter might increase the uncertainty about the job.

Dear Pulavi75,

If the concern does not pay you at the end of the month or pays a paltry amount, what will you do if anything goes wrong with you? How do you prove that you are working in X agency since you have no proof of employment? Now, you decide what you should do. In my opinion, you should not step in without an appointment letter.

Thank you.

Just tell them, "Without an offer letter, I cannot work for you. Sorry!"

Dear Sir,

An offer letter is a must for any employee. Without such an offer letter, your candidacy is not legally binding. The relationship between an employer and an employee begins with the offer letter.

The offer letter serves as the foundation for your employment and is the first step. Therefore, it is important to insist on receiving an offer letter from the employer if one has not been provided.

Great

Hi,

What is stated above is absolutely correct. Everything must be in writing. However, if you are satisfied with your job and working conditions of the employment that is committed to you, go ahead. It is in the private sector. I have seen many prominent companies that provide every employment document to employees, but not all follow the system and adopt unfair labor practices.

Vijendra Sharma

Howsoever desperate you may be, never ever take on a job without the appointment letter. This is a legal document between you and the employer (signed by both) and incorporates the terms and conditions of employment.

In the absence of this ALL VALUABLE AGREEMENT, the 'employer' can come up with 'anything' against you, and you'd be in for big trouble. Look before you leap!

Arif ur Rehman

Dear,

As per HR rules and regulations, if a company is not providing you with an offer letter, then you should not work there. They may put you in trouble as you don't have any proof that you are an employee of the same company.

So, look for a better company.

Akrity Srivastava