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Apr. 7, 2000
The following is a possible job offer. It’s just one example. The important thing is to specifically detail the benefits your company offers and restate what was said verbally. Make sure you clarify the basics — salary, hours, benefits, etc.
May 5, 2000
Jane Smith
245 Elm Street, Apt. 45
Columbus, OH 43221
Dear Ms. Smith:
Welcome to Making Your Business Better Inc. (MYBB). I’m happy you accepted the job last week when we talked on the phone.
This letter reiterates the verbal employment offer for the position of Assistant Manager for MYBB. It is an exempt position with an annualized salary of $XX,000 (list hourly wage for non-exempt). The job description is attached.
(Include if providing relocation allowance.)
You will receive a flat relocation allowance of $XXXX. MYBB will pay you half of the allowance upon acceptance of the employment offer, and the other half after you have secured a place to live. This allowance is contingent upon you remaining at MYBB for one full calendar year.
In other words, if you leave on your own volition before completing six months of employment, you agree to reimburse MYBB for the full amount of the relocation allowance. If you leave between six and 12 months of employment, you agree to reimburse MYBB for the amount of one-half the relocation allowance. If MYBB asks you to leave for any reason, no relocation allowance will be due to MYBB.
You start with MYBB on May 15, 2000. There is a six-month probationary period, with an interim review at 90 days and a more formal review at six months. The probationary period may be continued in MYBB’s sole discretion. Your first 30 days includes a structured orientation program focusing on the managerial function as well as the overall business and functionality of each department.
Your employment by MYBB is an employment at will, and accordingly, either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.
There are 16 days of paid personal leave (PPL) per employment year, which you begin accruing immediately. Two of the days may be used during your probationary period as they are considered “floating holidays.” You are eligible to take the remaining PPL days after the completion of your probationary period. Any earned, but unused PPL will be paid at the time of termination of employment. All other days taken during the probationary period are time off without pay.
You are eligible for the employee benefits package, after the appropriate waiting periods (put in check marks on the left):
_____ | Health Plan for yourself (you pick up the cost of any dependents) |
_____ | Vision and Dental coverage for yourself (you can also add dependents at your expense) |
_____ | Life Insurance |
_____ | Long-term Disability |
_____ | 401(k) Pension Plan with a 25% match |
_____ | Money Purchase Pension Plan (5.7% of total compensation upon eligibility) |
_____ | Employee Assistance Program |
We’re required by law to obtain documentation within the first three days of employment that you are eligible to work in the United States. Acceptable documents are listed on the attached sheet. Please bring copies of your documentation your first day of work.
Jane, you’ve made a good choice in selecting this job, and we are looking forward to having you on the staff here. You’re going to be a great addition to the team. Please sign one copy of this letter and return it to me to indicate you’ve accepted the terms of this employment.
Sincerely,
Susan Better
MYBB
EMPLOYMENT OFFER AND MYBB’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ACCEPTED:
__________________________ | _______________ |
Name | Date |
The information contained in this article is intended to provide useful information on the topic covered, but should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion.
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