Hi everyone,
I have been tasked with creating an offer letter, appointment letter, termination letter, appraisal letter, and last but not least, an experience letter. Please assist me with this as I am new to this and feeling stuck.
Regards,
Archana Chauhan
Source Infotech
From India, Delhi
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I have been tasked with creating an offer letter, appointment letter, termination letter, appraisal letter, and last but not least, an experience letter. Please assist me with this as I am new to this and feeling stuck.
Regards,
Archana Chauhan
Source Infotech
From India, Delhi
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Hi Friend,
As per your query, you can go through the following points:
For Offer Letter:
1. Mention Name of Post
2. Mention Interview Date
3. Mention Salary or CTC
4. Mention Working hours
5. Mention Reporting Officer details
6. Mention Probation & confirmation conditions
For Appointment Letter:
1. Mention Date of Joining
2. Mention Reporting time
3. Mention Induction period
4. Mention Grade of an employee
For Termination Letter:
1. Mention Reason for termination
2. Mention number of warning times given
3. Mention improvement or lack thereof
4. Mention outcome of final warning
5. Mention Full and Final Settlement procedure
I hope these points will help you.
Regards,
Bhagwan
From India, Mumbai
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51As per your query, you can go through the following points:
For Offer Letter:
1. Mention Name of Post
2. Mention Interview Date
3. Mention Salary or CTC
4. Mention Working hours
5. Mention Reporting Officer details
6. Mention Probation & confirmation conditions
For Appointment Letter:
1. Mention Date of Joining
2. Mention Reporting time
3. Mention Induction period
4. Mention Grade of an employee
For Termination Letter:
1. Mention Reason for termination
2. Mention number of warning times given
3. Mention improvement or lack thereof
4. Mention outcome of final warning
5. Mention Full and Final Settlement procedure
I hope these points will help you.
Regards,
Bhagwan
From India, Mumbai
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Hi, Archana,
As far as the offer and appointment letters are concerned, both vary based on the company's or organization's policy and the nature of the business. In addition to this, the format of the termination letter also depends on the reason for termination. Therefore, there is no fixed format; you can structure this letter according to disciplinary action requirements.
Regards,
Bhagwan
From India, Mumbai
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As far as the offer and appointment letters are concerned, both vary based on the company's or organization's policy and the nature of the business. In addition to this, the format of the termination letter also depends on the reason for termination. Therefore, there is no fixed format; you can structure this letter according to disciplinary action requirements.
Regards,
Bhagwan
From India, Mumbai
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I quite agree with Bhagwan, but at the same time, on termination letters, be careful regarding the grounds of termination whereby the terminator can challenge his case in labor law or courts, in that matter. Ensure that when you are terminating a person, all resourceful disciplinary actions and clauses are followed, depending on the nature of the offense for which he/she is terminated.
Termination due to criminal charges is straightforward; once the courts have made a ruling against the employee, the employer may issue the letter of termination. However, if the termination is due to a personal nature or breach of policy, I suggest you look at precedent set.
My point is sometimes the terminator can exploit the situation because the company tends to overlook the process or procedure of its internal resolution process and is liable for negligence or unfair termination. The company can lose a lot in terms of its reputation and monetary value, and likewise, the leadership position is questionable in terms of his/her integrity regarding such decisions made.
Also, the person preparing the termination letter is questionable in terms of his/her findings. So be very careful regarding its legal implications should it be challenged in the courts of law.
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Termination due to criminal charges is straightforward; once the courts have made a ruling against the employee, the employer may issue the letter of termination. However, if the termination is due to a personal nature or breach of policy, I suggest you look at precedent set.
My point is sometimes the terminator can exploit the situation because the company tends to overlook the process or procedure of its internal resolution process and is liable for negligence or unfair termination. The company can lose a lot in terms of its reputation and monetary value, and likewise, the leadership position is questionable in terms of his/her integrity regarding such decisions made.
Also, the person preparing the termination letter is questionable in terms of his/her findings. So be very careful regarding its legal implications should it be challenged in the courts of law.
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Hi Archana,
Appointment Letter Format:
(Company's Letterhead, Address, and Logo)
Reference:
Date:
(Name of Successful Applicant and Address)
Dear Sir/Madam, (or State Name)
APPOINTMENT AS .................................................. ..
We are pleased to offer you employment in the position of (State Title of Position and Grade, if any with effect from ... (state date).
This appointment is subject to the following terms and conditions:
BASE SALARY
Your starting salary is ... (state amount) per month.
ALLOWANCES
May include a cost of living allowance, hazards allowance, housing allowance, entertainment allowance, etc.
Example: You are entitled to ... (state type) allowance of ... (state amount) per month.
PROBATION
The probation period is the length of time given to the employee to learn about the job. Legislation may impose the length of the probationary period. This is the norm found in every sample appointment letter.
Example: You are required to serve a probationary period of ... (state period in weeks) after which your service will be confirmed subject to satisfactory performance. The probationary period may be extended or shortened at the absolute discretion of the Company. During the probationary period, the appointment may be terminated by either party giving ... (state period in weeks) notice in writing to the other party or on payment of one (1) month salary in lieu of notice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This points out the requirement to perform the tasks related to the job and may identify the place where the employee will be stationed.
Example: "You are required to perform the duties and responsibilities related to your position at any division, department, or section in the Company or within the Group of Companies. You will be deployed at .......... (state place)."
WORKING HOURS
This is where the details of the working hours and lunchtime/rest are stated. Different sample appointment letters put it differently. The aim is the same.
Example: "Monday to Friday: 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Lunchtime: 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m.
Two (2) tea breaks of 15 minutes each.
The Company reserves the right to change your working days and hours."
(Note that the working hours for shift workers are different.)
ANNUAL LEAVE/HOLIDAYS
This states the number of days given to employees and the number of public holidays observed by the Company. The number of days of annual leave is subject to a minimum for certain groups of employees as provided for under legislation. There are also public holidays that organizations are required to observe. If possible, request a sample appointment letter from other organizations so that you can verify the figures.
Example: You are entitled to ... (state number of days) annual leave in addition to ... (state number of days) gazetted holidays observed by the Company."
TRANSFER/SECONDMENT
Here, you reserve the right to transfer or second employees.
Example: You are subject to transfer or secondment to any place where the Company has an office or when required in the course of performing your duties.
MEDICAL/SURGICAL
This is where you state the details of medical and/or surgical expenses your organization is willing to pay for. You may want to specify the maximum amount. It can be for a year or per visit.
PROVIDENT FUND
This states the contribution to the Employees Provident Fund (if any). Legislation may provide for this.
GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE (GPA)
This may be a rider on group life insurance or has a rider on "hospitalization and surgical."
RULES, REGULATIONS & CONFIDENTIALITY
It is important to state this especially when your organization has no written disciplinary rules and procedures. Sample appointment letters will help.
Example: "You shall at all times devote your full attention and skill to the affairs of the Company and will endeavor to your utmost ability to promote and advance the interests of the Company.
Accordingly, you undertake that:
- You will under no circumstances make available your services to any undertaking or have any interest directly or indirectly in any other undertaking or activity which might interfere with the proper performance of your duties without first obtaining the written permission of the Company.
- You will not at any time during the continuance or after the termination of your services with the Company irrespective of any reason for such termination, make use or disclose to any party either for your benefit or for the benefit of any party (individual, firm, company, any trade or business), the affairs and confidential information of the Company or any of its related companies of which you have knowledge or become aware during the course of your service with the Company.
- You will obey and comply with all reasonable orders and instructions given to you by the Company or its authorized agents and observe all standing and other rules and/or regulations now in force or from time to time approved by the Company."
TERMINATION
This is an important provision. Most, if not all, appointment letters contain this term.
Example: "After confirmation of your employment, notice of termination of employment will be three (3) months' notice in writing or three (3) months' salary in lieu of notice from either party.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the Company shall be entitled to terminate your employment without notice, indemnities, and compensation in any of the following events:
i) If you are, in the opinion of the Company, guilty of dishonesty, misconduct, or negligence in the performance of your duties;
ii) If you have been found to have committed a serious breach or continual material breach of any of your duties or obligations;
iii) If you are found to have made illegal monetary profit or received any gratuities or other rewards, in cash or in kind, out of any of the Company's affairs or any of its subsidiaries or related companies."
RETIREMENT
In the public sector, the compulsory retirement age is imposed by legislation. Other organizations have the option of using such retirement age or any other age subject to legal provisions, if any.
Example: "The retiring age is at fifty-five (55) years.
In the absence of evidence of the exact date of birth, the employee shall retire on 31st December of the year the employee attains fifty-five years of age. You can include this in the appointment letter.
(Note: The retirement age may differ from country to country, from organization to organization, and whether you are working in the public or private sector.)
If you find the terms favorable, please indicate your acceptance within thirty (30) days from the date of this letter.
This offer will automatically lapse and can no longer be accepted if we do not hear from you by the stipulated date.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
for and on behalf of ... (Name of organization)
(signature)
Managing Director
(Name of CEO and designation)
From India, Delhi
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Appointment Letter Format:
(Company's Letterhead, Address, and Logo)
Reference:
Date:
(Name of Successful Applicant and Address)
Dear Sir/Madam, (or State Name)
APPOINTMENT AS .................................................. ..
We are pleased to offer you employment in the position of (State Title of Position and Grade, if any with effect from ... (state date).
This appointment is subject to the following terms and conditions:
BASE SALARY
Your starting salary is ... (state amount) per month.
ALLOWANCES
May include a cost of living allowance, hazards allowance, housing allowance, entertainment allowance, etc.
Example: You are entitled to ... (state type) allowance of ... (state amount) per month.
PROBATION
The probation period is the length of time given to the employee to learn about the job. Legislation may impose the length of the probationary period. This is the norm found in every sample appointment letter.
Example: You are required to serve a probationary period of ... (state period in weeks) after which your service will be confirmed subject to satisfactory performance. The probationary period may be extended or shortened at the absolute discretion of the Company. During the probationary period, the appointment may be terminated by either party giving ... (state period in weeks) notice in writing to the other party or on payment of one (1) month salary in lieu of notice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This points out the requirement to perform the tasks related to the job and may identify the place where the employee will be stationed.
Example: "You are required to perform the duties and responsibilities related to your position at any division, department, or section in the Company or within the Group of Companies. You will be deployed at .......... (state place)."
WORKING HOURS
This is where the details of the working hours and lunchtime/rest are stated. Different sample appointment letters put it differently. The aim is the same.
Example: "Monday to Friday: 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Lunchtime: 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m.
Two (2) tea breaks of 15 minutes each.
The Company reserves the right to change your working days and hours."
(Note that the working hours for shift workers are different.)
ANNUAL LEAVE/HOLIDAYS
This states the number of days given to employees and the number of public holidays observed by the Company. The number of days of annual leave is subject to a minimum for certain groups of employees as provided for under legislation. There are also public holidays that organizations are required to observe. If possible, request a sample appointment letter from other organizations so that you can verify the figures.
Example: You are entitled to ... (state number of days) annual leave in addition to ... (state number of days) gazetted holidays observed by the Company."
TRANSFER/SECONDMENT
Here, you reserve the right to transfer or second employees.
Example: You are subject to transfer or secondment to any place where the Company has an office or when required in the course of performing your duties.
MEDICAL/SURGICAL
This is where you state the details of medical and/or surgical expenses your organization is willing to pay for. You may want to specify the maximum amount. It can be for a year or per visit.
PROVIDENT FUND
This states the contribution to the Employees Provident Fund (if any). Legislation may provide for this.
GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE (GPA)
This may be a rider on group life insurance or has a rider on "hospitalization and surgical."
RULES, REGULATIONS & CONFIDENTIALITY
It is important to state this especially when your organization has no written disciplinary rules and procedures. Sample appointment letters will help.
Example: "You shall at all times devote your full attention and skill to the affairs of the Company and will endeavor to your utmost ability to promote and advance the interests of the Company.
Accordingly, you undertake that:
- You will under no circumstances make available your services to any undertaking or have any interest directly or indirectly in any other undertaking or activity which might interfere with the proper performance of your duties without first obtaining the written permission of the Company.
- You will not at any time during the continuance or after the termination of your services with the Company irrespective of any reason for such termination, make use or disclose to any party either for your benefit or for the benefit of any party (individual, firm, company, any trade or business), the affairs and confidential information of the Company or any of its related companies of which you have knowledge or become aware during the course of your service with the Company.
- You will obey and comply with all reasonable orders and instructions given to you by the Company or its authorized agents and observe all standing and other rules and/or regulations now in force or from time to time approved by the Company."
TERMINATION
This is an important provision. Most, if not all, appointment letters contain this term.
Example: "After confirmation of your employment, notice of termination of employment will be three (3) months' notice in writing or three (3) months' salary in lieu of notice from either party.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the Company shall be entitled to terminate your employment without notice, indemnities, and compensation in any of the following events:
i) If you are, in the opinion of the Company, guilty of dishonesty, misconduct, or negligence in the performance of your duties;
ii) If you have been found to have committed a serious breach or continual material breach of any of your duties or obligations;
iii) If you are found to have made illegal monetary profit or received any gratuities or other rewards, in cash or in kind, out of any of the Company's affairs or any of its subsidiaries or related companies."
RETIREMENT
In the public sector, the compulsory retirement age is imposed by legislation. Other organizations have the option of using such retirement age or any other age subject to legal provisions, if any.
Example: "The retiring age is at fifty-five (55) years.
In the absence of evidence of the exact date of birth, the employee shall retire on 31st December of the year the employee attains fifty-five years of age. You can include this in the appointment letter.
(Note: The retirement age may differ from country to country, from organization to organization, and whether you are working in the public or private sector.)
If you find the terms favorable, please indicate your acceptance within thirty (30) days from the date of this letter.
This offer will automatically lapse and can no longer be accepted if we do not hear from you by the stipulated date.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
for and on behalf of ... (Name of organization)
(signature)
Managing Director
(Name of CEO and designation)
From India, Delhi
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Sample Termination Letter
Your Name
Job Title
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Date
Employee Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,
I would like to inform you that your position with the ABC Company will be terminated effective immediately. Human Resources will provide you with a packet of information (attached) which includes details on a severance package, continuing employee benefits, and your final paycheck.
If I can be of any help during this transition, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Typed Name
From India, Delhi
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Your Name
Job Title
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Date
Employee Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,
I would like to inform you that your position with the ABC Company will be terminated effective immediately. Human Resources will provide you with a packet of information (attached) which includes details on a severance package, continuing employee benefits, and your final paycheck.
If I can be of any help during this transition, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Typed Name
From India, Delhi
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