APPENDIX L
SAMPLE OFFER LETTER

[Employer Letterhead]

[Date]

Dear [New Hire's Name]:

On behalf of [Employer], it gives me great pleasure to offer you the position of [job title], reporting to[manager's name and title], beginning [start date]. As discussed, your job duties in this position will include the following: [describe job duties][or "Your responsibilities will be those contained in the enclosed job description]. Your hours will be [state hours] and your salary will be [salary] [weekly/biweekly/monthly], subject to normal withholdings.

This offer is subject to your having a drug test, and this offer will be withdrawn if illegal drug use is found or if you are unable to perform the essential functions of the job with a reasonable accommodation. You must also show proof of citizenship, permanent residency in the US, or authorization to work in the US, within three business days of your date of hire. You will also be required to sign an Employee Confidentiality Agreement and Ethics Policy.

You will be provided a copy of the [Employer's] Employee Manual and booklets which outline our personnel policies and benefits programs. Questions regarding personnel policies, benefits administration and eligibility, should be directed to your manager.

Your first [sixty/ninety/one hundred and twenty days] of employment are considered a Probationary Period, and during that time your benefits will be limited as described in the Employee Manual. Satisfactory completion of the Probationary Period does not guarantee continued employment.

Please note that this offer constitutes an offer of at-will employment, which may be terminated by you or [Employer] at any time with or without notice, and with or without cause. This letter sets forth the terms of your employment with [Employer] and supersedes any prior representations or agreements.

We believe you have the skills and experience to make a great contribution to [Employer], and hope you will find working here rewarding.

Please sign and date this letter in the space provided below if you wish to accept this offer.

Sincerely,

_________________________

[Employer's Representative]

I accept the above offer of at-will employment.

___________________________

[New Hire's Name]

Date: ________________________