Document background
The Job Approval Letter is a crucial document in the Belgian employment process, typically issued after successful job negotiations but before the formal employment contract. It serves multiple purposes: confirming the verbal agreement, documenting the essential terms of employment, and providing a foundation for the subsequent employment contract. Under Belgian law, this document must be provided in the appropriate regional language (Dutch in Flanders, French in Wallonia, or either Dutch or French in Brussels-Capital region) and must include specific employment terms as required by federal and regional legislation. The Job Approval Letter traditionally includes key information such as position details, compensation package, working hours, start date, and any special conditions of employment. While not as detailed as a full employment contract, it creates binding obligations and should be carefully drafted to ensure compliance with Belgian employment law and accurate representation of the agreed terms.
