Document background
The Job Agreement Letter is a fundamental document in Dutch employment relationships, used when formally offering employment to a new hire or documenting changed employment terms for existing staff. It must comply with Dutch employment law, including the Dutch Civil Code and the EU Directive 2019/1152 on transparent working conditions. This document is typically issued after verbal agreement on key terms and before the employment relationship begins. It includes mandatory information such as parties' identities, work location, remuneration, working hours, and notice periods. The Job Agreement Letter serves as both a formal offer and, once signed, a binding employment contract that provides legal certainty for both employer and employee while meeting all statutory requirements under Dutch law.
