Document background
The Basic Appointment Letter is a fundamental document used in Belgian employment relationships to formalize the hiring of new employees. It serves as the primary written confirmation of employment terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with Belgian employment law requirements. This document should be used at the initial stage of employment, typically following verbal agreement on key terms but prior to the commencement of employment. The Basic Appointment Letter includes essential information required by Belgian law such as job title, salary, working hours, place of work, and start date, while referencing applicable work rules and collective bargaining agreements. It's particularly important in Belgium due to specific linguistic requirements in different regions (Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels-Capital) and must be drafted in the legally required language of the region where the employee will work.
