So how should you proceed?
For starters, keep in mind that you should deliver the news in person prior to sending your letter. Your document shouldn’t be the first occasion that an employee is learning about their own termination.
Otherwise, use the following tips to write your own straightforward but empathic letter of dismissal.
Job Appointment Letter Template
{Your name}
{Your position title}
{Your company’s name}
{Your company’s address}
{Applicant’s name}
{Applicant’s address}
Dear {applicant’s full name},
After a thorough review of your qualifications, on behalf of {Company}, I’m pleased to offer you the position of {full position title}.
This position will begin on {start date}. If you choose to accept the role, you will work in our {building or facility name} and you will report to {supervisors name, position title.} Please review the attached job description for a summary of your responsibilities in this role.
The salary for this position will be {annual or hourly salary}. Payments of {amount} will occur on a {cadence} basis and will be offered by {payment type}, minus appropriate withholdings. This position will be full time and is considered exempt, meaning you will not be eligible for overtime compensation. As an exempt employee, you will be eligible to participate in our {insurance/pension benefits program}. For more information, please review the attached summary of our benefit plan.
The employment agreement between you and {company name} will be considered at-will, which means either party can exit the relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. By signing the attached employee agreement, you indicate your acceptance of these terms.
{Company} maintains standard business hours, which means you will be expected to contribute 35 hours of work per week between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You will be entitled to {number} hours of paid time off per year, plus standard federal holidays.
If you choose to accept this offer, please review the attached documents, which include {employee agreement, non-disclosure, tax forms, etc.} and sign where appropriate. Please return these documents by mail or email by {date}.
If you have any questions or would like to further discuss the offer or the enclosed documents, please contact my office by email or phone.
Sincerely,
{Your name}
{Your positon title}
{Your contact information}
Want to use this letter?
This job appointment template letter covers the essential details that apply to most standard job offers, but if the terms and conditions of your offer vary, feel free to add, expand, or adjust this template to meet your needs. No matter how your position may be structured, be sure to include the basic details: position title and reporting structure, expected contributions, expected compensation and benefits, and the nature of the agreement (contractual or at-will).
You’ll also need to provide clear instructions should the employee decide to accept the offer, including deadlines. If you’d like to receive a set of signed forms by a specific date or time, state this in your letter. Most applicants like to know how much time they have to contemplate the offer before making a decision.