Document background
The Contract Employment Offer Letter is a crucial document in Swiss employment relations, typically used at the final stage of the recruitment process to formally present employment terms to a selected candidate. This document, governed by Swiss law, particularly the Swiss Code of Obligations, serves a dual purpose as both an offer letter and, upon acceptance, the initial employment contract. It should be issued after verbal agreement on key terms but before the commencement of employment. The document must balance legal compliance with clarity, including all mandatory elements required by Swiss law while remaining accessible to the prospective employee. The Contract Employment Offer Letter typically includes essential information such as position details, compensation, working hours, benefits, and key employment conditions, with additional terms varying based on the seniority of the role and industry-specific requirements.
