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Employment Offer Letter

Formal job offer letter outlining position, compensation, start date, and at-will employment status. Typically precedes a full employment agreement.

Instructions

Candidate Name: Full legal name and address of the prospective employee

Position: Job title, department, and manager/supervisor

Start Date: Proposed start date

Compensation: Annual salary or hourly rate, pay frequency, and bonus eligibility

Benefits: Summarize benefits and when they begin (often after 90 days)

At-Will Statement: Clearly state that employment is at-will (unless offering a fixed-term contract)

Contingencies: Background check, drug test, I-9 verification, reference checks

Acceptance Deadline: Set a deadline for the candidate to accept or decline

Note: An offer letter is not a binding contract in most cases. Include appropriate disclaimers.