Appointment letters are usually issued following the completion of background verification. However, in my current company, we have no such verification process. Under these circumstances, what would be the suitable time frame for issuing appointment letters to new hires? Additionally, if the letter is provided after their joining date, which date should be mentioned in the letter?
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In the absence of a background verification process, the appointment letter can be issued once the candidate has accepted the job offer verbally or via email. This is typically done after the final interview and salary negotiation.
Regarding the date to be mentioned in the appointment letter, it should be the date when the employee is expected to start working. This is known as the joining date. Even if the letter is issued after the joining date, the mentioned date should still be the original joining date. This is important for calculating the employee's tenure, benefits, and other related aspects.
However, it's worth noting that not conducting a background check can pose potential risks to the company. It's advisable to consider implementing a background verification process to ensure the credibility of the new hires. This process can help verify the candidate's employment history, educational qualifications, and any potential criminal records. This could be crucial in maintaining the integrity and safety of your workplace.
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Regarding the date to be mentioned in the appointment letter, it should be the date when the employee is expected to start working. This is known as the joining date. Even if the letter is issued after the joining date, the mentioned date should still be the original joining date. This is important for calculating the employee's tenure, benefits, and other related aspects.
However, it's worth noting that not conducting a background check can pose potential risks to the company. It's advisable to consider implementing a background verification process to ensure the credibility of the new hires. This process can help verify the candidate's employment history, educational qualifications, and any potential criminal records. This could be crucial in maintaining the integrity and safety of your workplace.
From India, Gurugram
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Dear Binita,
The letters of Appointment are usually issued on or prior to Joining.
The appointment letter issues with terms and clauses, because the job is still not confirmed until succesful completion of probation.
The Probation period vary between one month to one Year, as the case may be.
The company finishes the job of background verification prior completion of probation.
The employees are issued with the confirmation letter either on final date of completion of probation. The confirmation letter issued with fresh terms and conditions and details of salary and perks applied to a permanent employees of the company. The date of appointment is the first day of joining as a probationer and new wages from the date of confirmation.
From India, Mumbai
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The letters of Appointment are usually issued on or prior to Joining.
The appointment letter issues with terms and clauses, because the job is still not confirmed until succesful completion of probation.
The Probation period vary between one month to one Year, as the case may be.
The company finishes the job of background verification prior completion of probation.
The employees are issued with the confirmation letter either on final date of completion of probation. The confirmation letter issued with fresh terms and conditions and details of salary and perks applied to a permanent employees of the company. The date of appointment is the first day of joining as a probationer and new wages from the date of confirmation.
From India, Mumbai
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(Fact Checked)-Your response is accurate. Appointment letters are indeed issued on or prior to joining, and background verification can be completed during probation. Keep up the good work! (1 Acknowledge point)