Is your first handshake with a new hire actually a legal risk in disguise?
Most founders rely on informal emails or copied templates until a candidate ghosts after collecting assets, disputes salary structures, or challenges probation terms in a labour court.
At Rebizco Advisory, we treat Offer and Appointment Letters as what they truly are:
the foundation of a legally secure employment relationship.
Your onboarding should inspire confidence not create liabilities.
What Are Offer & Appointment Letters?
Offer Letter
A conditional, formal expression of intent to hire issued before joining.
Appointment Letter
A binding employment contract that comes into force on the employee’s joining date.
These documents define compensation, role, probation, notice period, and compliance obligations. When drafted casually, they invite disputes. When drafted professionally, they prevent them.
Why Professionally Drafted Hiring Letters Matter
- Closes Ghosting Loopholes: Protects against candidates abandoning roles after asset access or onboarding.
- Salary & CTC Clarity: Eliminates disputes over fixed pay, variable components, and bonuses.
- Probation That Holds in Court: Ensures enforceability under Indian labour laws.
- Statutory Compliance: Aligns with state-specific Shops & Establishments Acts.
- Professional Employer Branding: Signals seriousness and credibility to top-tier talent.
Who Should Use This Service?
This service is ideal for:
- Startups onboarding their first team
- MSMEs scaling operations
- Businesses hiring across multiple Indian states
- Foreign subsidiaries setting up Indian operations
- Employers formalising salary, probation, and exit terms
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If you’re moving beyond verbal promises this service is essential.
Documents Required
- Company PAN & Registration Certificate
- Candidate ID & Educational Proofs
- Detailed CTC and benefits structure
- Job Description & Designation
- Official company letterhead and logo
Common Use Cases
- Hiring new employees
- Defining probation, notice, and confirmation terms
- Preventing post-joining salary disputes
- Ensuring labour law compliance
- Creating professional onboarding documentation
Our Drafting Process
At Rebizco Advisory, we go far beyond templates.
Compliance Audit
We review salary structures and benefits for alignment with state Shops & Establishments Acts.
Risk-Proof Clause Drafting
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Probation & confirmation terms
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Notice period & garden leave clauses
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Background verification & medical fitness conditions
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Asset responsibility & confidentiality
Statutory Alignment
Ensuring compatibility with PF, ESI, Gratuity, and upcoming Labour Codes.
Execution Support
Guidance on stamping, digital signatures, and issuance workflow.
The result: onboarding documents that command respect and prevent disputes.
Why Choose Rebizco?
- Startup and MSME hiring expertise
- State-wise labour law compliance
- Founder-first, risk-minimising approach
- Legally enforceable drafting
- Clear, practical, court-aligned language
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Your first document with an employee should protect you, not test you.
Important Employer Note
An Offer Letter is always conditional.
It must clearly state that final employment is subject to:
- Background verification
- Medical fitness
- Acceptance of company policies
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Failing to do so can lock you into an unsuitable hire.
FAQSÂ
Q: What is the difference between an Offer and Appointment Letter?
A: An offer is intent-based and conditional; an appointment letter is the binding contract after joining.
Q: Can an offer be withdrawn after acceptance?
A: Yes, if conditional clauses are included.
Q: Is probation mandatory?
A: Yes, to legally assess performance before confirmation.
Q: Do appointment letters need stamp duty?
A: In many states, nominal stamping is required for court admissibility.
Q: What if a candidate ghosts after signing?
A: Without liquidated damages or security clauses, recovery is difficult Rebizco includes protective provisions.
Q: Can salary be changed later?
A: Only through written consent via a revised letter or addendum.
Q: Are digital signatures valid?
A: Yes, under the IT Act, 2000.
Q: Should HR policies be attached?
A: No. Reference the Employee Handbook instead.
Q: What is Garden Leave?
A: A paid notice-period clause keeping employees away from sensitive operations.
Q: Why choose Rebizco?
A: We ensure compliance with state labour laws and upcoming Labour Codes without overcomplicating hiring.
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