When it comes to hiring new employees, one of the most important documents you`ll need to have on hand is the contract of employment letter. This letter outlines the terms of the employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and serves as a legally binding document that both parties must abide by.

Here is a sample contract of employment letter that you can use as a starting point for creating your own:

[Your company letterhead]

[Date]

[Employee name and address]

Dear [Employee Name],

We are pleased to confirm your employment with [company name] in the position of [job title], effective from [start date]. The terms of your employment are as follows:

1. Probationary period

Your employment will be subject to a probationary period of [insert number of months] months from the start of your employment. During this time, either party may terminate your employment with two weeks` notice.

2. Salary

Your basic salary will be [insert salary amount] per annum, payable monthly by direct deposit. Your salary will be subject to review on an annual basis.

3. Hours of work

Your normal hours of work will be [insert hours] per week, to be worked between [insert start time] and [insert end time] on [insert days]. You will be entitled to [insert number] days` holiday per year, in addition to public holidays.

4. Benefits

You will be entitled to [insert details of any benefits, such as pension or health insurance].

5. Confidentiality

You will be required to sign a separate confidentiality agreement in respect of any confidential information belonging to the company.

6. Termination

Either party may terminate your employment by giving [insert notice period] written notice.

7. Governing Law

This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [insert jurisdiction].

Please sign and return the enclosed copy of this letter to indicate your acceptance of the terms of this offer. We look forward to your joining [company name] and wish you every success in your new position.

Yours sincerely,

[Your name and signature]