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Example: Employment Offer Letter

Shared by Counsl · Generated by Lawly AI · 9/12/2026

Summary

A fairly standard first-job offer letter with a few terms worth a second look: a six-month probation during which either side can exit with one day notice, a broad exclusivity clause covering unpaid side work, salary described only as an annual figure with no breakdown, and a vague clause letting the employer change duties and location at its discretion. Published as a teaching example for first-time employees.

Key Points

  • 01

    Six-month probation

    A long probation period with one-day exit notice for both sides.

    AI identifiedNo supporting text identified in the document
  • 02

    Annual figure only

    Salary is stated as one annual number with no breakdown of basic pay, allowances, or bonus.

    AI identifiedNo supporting text identified in the document
  • 03

    Broad exclusivity

    Covers even unpaid side work such as tutoring or open-source consulting without written consent.

    AI identifiedNo supporting text identified in the document
  • 04

    Unlimited confidentiality

    Confidentiality has no time limit and no carve-outs for publicly known information.

    AI identifiedNo supporting text identified in the document

Potential Risks

  • Employer can change role and location

    high
    • The discretion clause lets the company change your duties and transfer you anywhere.
    • Ask for a mutual-consent requirement for location changes.
    AI identifiedNo supporting text identified in the document

  • One-day notice during probation

    high
    • You can be let go with a single day of notice in the first six months.
    • Ask for at least 15 days.
    AI identifiedNo supporting text identified in the document

  • Exclusivity covers unpaid work

    medium
    • Even unpaid or hobby work needs written consent.
    • Ask to narrow it to work that competes with the employer.
    AI identifiedNo supporting text identified in the document

  • No salary breakdown

    medium
    • Without a breakdown you cannot verify in-hand pay or benefits.
    • Ask for a salary annexure before signing.
    AI identifiedNo supporting text identified in the document

  • Open-ended confidentiality

    low
    • Standard carve-outs (public information, independently developed) are missing.
    • Ask for them to be added.
    AI identifiedNo supporting text identified in the document

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