Document background
The Legal Offer Letter is a crucial document in the Irish employment process, serving as the initial formal contract between an employer and a prospective employee. This document is used when extending formal employment offers to selected candidates following successful recruitment processes. It must comply with Irish employment law, particularly the Terms of Employment (Information) Acts 1994-2014, which require specific employment terms to be provided in writing. The Legal Offer Letter typically includes essential information such as job title, salary, working hours, benefits, and other terms of employment, with core terms provided within 5 days and remaining terms within 2 months of employment commencement. It forms the foundation of the employment relationship and, once accepted, becomes a legally binding contract under Irish law.
