Document background
The Offer Letter With Probationary Period is a fundamental document in Dutch employment relationships, used when extending formal employment offers to new hires. It combines the essential elements of a job offer with the statutory probationary period provisions under Dutch law. This document is typically used at the final stage of the recruitment process, after verbal agreement but before formal employment begins. It must comply with Dutch Civil Code requirements, particularly regarding maximum probationary period durations (two months for permanent contracts, one month for temporary contracts) and mandatory employment terms. The letter serves as a legally binding document that protects both employer and employee interests while ensuring transparency in employment terms and conditions.
