Appointment letters for all: what to check before you join a job
25 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on KPMG India's labour codes explainer and general practice. Summarised in our own words.
Share on WhatsAppKPMG's summary of the labour codes says appointment letters are required for all workers. If your employer has not given you one, ask politely and in writing.
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Checklist
- Employer's full name and address
- Your job title and place of work
- Joining date and, if fixed-term, the end date
- Monthly pay: gross and in-hand, with each deduction
- Working hours, weekly off and overtime pay
- Notice period and probation terms
- Leave rules
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Warning signs
- A request for money to issue the letter
- A letter only on WhatsApp with no company name
- Pay in the letter different from what was promised
SourcesKPMG India: Implementation of Labour Codes, what changes and road aheadHireHo explains these reports in its own words. Figures belong to the sources above.
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