Why is it legally wrong to start working without being issued an appointment letter?

[Trush Jodie]

Some people just get employed and they start working in an organization without being given a appointment letter. Why is it legally wrong to resume work in any organization that has not given you a appointment letter? What are the legal risks of such job engagement?

 

[magnus2022]

If you are desperate for job and have no alternative, you will definitely not be waiting for appointment letter. Appointment letter should be taken when it is given but a worker have no right to compel his employer to issue him employment letter unless he don't need the job.

 

[eLdavis]

Every business organization has it's rules by which they run the business and various procedures. The appointment letter officially marks you as an employee.

 

[Springtime]

An employment letter lists out the terms and conditions of your employment including your probation period, salary, working hours. It is a good practice to have an appointment letter before starting to work.

 

[Augusta]

Working without an appointment letter is not inherently legally wrong, but it creates significant risks for the employee. An appointment letter, also known as an employment contract, formalizes the terms and conditions of employment,

 

[Kross]

The company can exploit you all in the name of work because your status as a staff is yet to be ratified.

 

[Fidelia]

Always insist on getting appointment letters before you start any formal job. Unless you are hired as a casual staff.