Document background
The Offer Letter serves as a crucial preliminary employment document in the Dutch employment context, typically used when extending a formal job offer to a selected candidate. This document needs to comply with Dutch employment law, particularly the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek) and related employment regulations. It represents the initial step in establishing the employment relationship and should include all mandatory elements required by Dutch law, such as position details, salary, working hours, and holiday entitlement. The Offer Letter is usually followed by a more detailed employment agreement, but must still contain sufficient detail to meet legal requirements and clearly communicate the terms of employment to the prospective employee. It's particularly important in the Netherlands to include specific statutory requirements such as the holiday allowance (vakantiegeld) and any applicable collective labor agreements (CAO).
