Document background
The Letter of Appointment is a fundamental employment document used in Pakistan to formalize the hiring process and establish an official employer-employee relationship. This document is required under Pakistani labor laws, particularly when hiring permanent employees, and serves as evidence of employment terms and conditions. The letter typically includes essential information such as job title, compensation, working hours, benefits, and other employment terms as mandated by local legislation. It's used across all industries and organization types, from small businesses to large corporations, and must comply with various Pakistani labor laws including the Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968. The Letter of Appointment should be issued before or at the commencement of employment and requires acceptance by the employee to become legally binding.
