Document background
The New Hire Welcome Letter is a crucial document in Hong Kong's employment process, serving as both a formal employment record and an introductory welcome message. It is typically issued after verbal acceptance of an employment offer and before the employee's start date. The document must comply with Hong Kong's Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57) and related employment legislation, requiring specific terms and conditions to be clearly stated. The New Hire Welcome Letter should contain all mandatory employment terms while maintaining a positive, welcoming tone that helps initiate the employer-employee relationship. It forms part of the employment documentation suite and often references other important documents such as the detailed employment contract, company policies, and benefits information. This document is particularly important in Hong Kong's business environment, where both legal compliance and professional relationships are highly valued.
