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Drafting the right employment letter<\/h1>\n

Building a new business is exciting, and hiring your first employees can be equally as impressive. Many employees in Silicon Valley elect to make employment offers via a written letter. These are helpful for reference and record-keeping purposes. They also provide employment candidates with written documentation of their salaries for housing purposes and the security necessary to leave their current positions. Individual offer letters are binding if your chosen candidate detrimentally relies on the offered position and salary. Drafting the right employment letter is essential, as failure to include certain employment conditions may result in litigation.<\/p>\n

The experienced Silicon Valley business startup attorneys at Startup Company Counsel<\/a> can help you draft the perfect employment letter. To schedule your free consultation with a business employment attorney, call us today at (408)-441-7555 or contact us online.<\/p>\n

What Should You Include in an Offer Letter?<\/h2>\n

Your offer letter should entice a potential employee to sign. This may mean including a personalized statement describing what you appreciated about the applicant or how he or she would be a value to your business. Your potential employee may have multiple offers, so make a statement with your offer letter. These letters generally include the following:<\/p>\n