Offer Letter vs. Appointment Letter: Which One Should Software Employees Follow?

Offer letter content and appointment letter content

Both are valid, or only the appointment letter is valid in a software company? As an employee, which one do we need to follow?

Offer letter vs. appointment order

The offer letter is an offer of employment that may contain a brief overview of the terms and conditions of employment. The appointment order, on the other hand, will provide a detailed description of everything. Therefore, the appointment order is considered the contract of employment. However, it is not expected for an appointment order to include anything that contradicts the offer letter.

The letter issued to a person is selected and asks them to join the establishment with offers of employment conditions and a monetary offer. The appointment letter is issued after the offer is accepted, following a mutually agreed negotiation (which may involve some deletions and additions). The final letter includes the total conditions of employment and the exit details. Therefore, the appointment order is considered the contract of employment.