brindaprathi
9

Can the organisation issue department wise appointment letters? or it should be common for all employees? What is the rule for making an appointment letter by writing clauses?
From India, Madras
Madhu.T.K
4193

It is generally uniform for all the department and will be issued from the HR department. The appointment order should contain all terms and conditions of employment in general and salary and its bifurcation with statutory contribution payable by the employee and the employer, the designation, the roles and responsibilities and reporting, probation period and manner of confirmation (whether it is automatically confirmed once the period of probation is over or will it be communicated in writing), initial place of posting and transferability, whether the post is permanent or for a fixed term, notice period, non disclosure clauses, confidentiality, if any, office hours, days and weekly off etc.
From India, Kannur
vmlakshminarayanan
919

Hi, What is the purpose of issuing department wise Appointment letters? What is the significance behind it ?

Employment terms should be common for all employees and hence having a common Appointment letter for all employees would be ideal. Obviously designation, salary annexure , KRA would differ from individual to individual.

From India, Madras
priyaslakshmi1905@gmail.com
9

Dear Brindaprathi,

In addition to the above details provided by professionals.

There are a few previous discussions to which you can refer :

https://www.citehr.com/402679-terms-conditions-offer-letter.html
https://www.citehr.com/387968-offer-letter-offer-letter-formats.html#post1774615
https://www.citehr.com/26577-offer-letter-offer-letter-formats-thread-26577-a.html#post115502
https://www.citehr.com/56129-offer-letter-doc-download-offer-letter-formats.html#post242367

As they have mentioned there is a flexibility to issue specific appointment letters. The specific content within the template may vary based on factors such as the department, position, candidate's experience, and any other individualized information that needs to be included in the letter. This allows a company to use a consistent format while tailoring the content to each specific hire's circumstances.In fact, many organizations customize appointment letters to include specific details or clauses that are relevant to the department or position for which the letter is being issued.

• Should include basic information, such as the employee's name, the organization's name and address, the date of the letter, and the start date of employment.
• Specify the job title and department to which the employee is being appointed.
• Mention the salary, benefits, and any other compensation details. This should be in line with the organization's policies and practices.
• Clearly outline the work schedule, including working hours, days of the week, and any specific expectations related to work hours.
• If there is a probationary period, the appointment letter should specify its duration and the terms and conditions associated with it.
• Include terms and conditions of employment, such as the employment-at-will status, termination procedures, notice period, and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide a brief description of the employee's job responsibilities, roles, and expectations.
• Specify the employee's supervisor and, if applicable, their reporting hierarchy within the organization.
• Reference the organization's policies and codes of conduct, and state that the employee is expected to adhere to these policies.
• Detail any employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, or other perks that the employee is entitled to.
• Clarify the process and conditions for resignation and termination, including any notice periods and procedures to be followed.
• Include a confidentiality clause, which requires the employee to maintain the confidentiality of the organization's sensitive information.
• If applicable, include clauses related to non-compete and non-solicitation, which may restrict the employee from competing with the organization or soliciting its clients/employees after leaving the company.
• Some include an arbitration clause, which outlines the process for resolving disputes through arbitration rather than litigation.
• Ensure that the appointment letter complies with all applicable labor laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
• Provide space for the employee's and employer's signatures, indicating that they have read and understood the terms of the appointment.

You can refer to the below link for a sample :
https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/job-offer-letter-samples

I hope the details above will help you.

From India, Kochi
Madhu.T.K
4193

I appreciate Lakshmi Priya's observations. Though we have jurisdiction (for any disputes) in the appointment orders, the same need not necessarily work for employment contracts. This is because an employee is free to raise a dispute at his place of working even if the appointment order provides for a different place. Though it is common that an establishment head quartered in Delhi may have employees in Kochi and it is not practically possible for an employee to file a dispute in Delhi.
From India, Kannur
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