Employment Offer Letter

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Company Header
2. Candidate Information
3. Position Details
4. Compensation
5. Benefits Summary
6. At-Will Employment Disclaimer
7. Reporting Structure & Work Location
8. Contingencies
9. Wisconsin-Specific Requirements
10. Confidentiality & Intellectual Property
11. Acceptance & Signature Block
12. Wisconsin State Notes

EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER — WISCONSIN

1. COMPANY HEADER

[COMPANY NAME]
[COMPANY ADDRESS]
[CITY], Wisconsin [ZIP CODE]
Phone: [PHONE NUMBER] | Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS]

Date: [__/__/____]

2. CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To:
[CANDIDATE FULL NAME]
[CANDIDATE ADDRESS]
[CITY], [STATE] [ZIP CODE]

Re: Offer of Employment

Dear [CANDIDATE FIRST NAME],

We are pleased to extend this offer of employment with [COMPANY NAME] (the "Company"). This letter sets forth the terms and conditions of your employment, subject to the contingencies described herein.

3. POSITION DETAILS

4. COMPENSATION

4.1 Base Compensation

☐ Annual Salary: $[________________________________] per year, paid on a [☐ monthly ☐ semi-monthly ☐ bi-weekly ☐ weekly] basis.

☐ Hourly Rate: $[________________________________] per hour.

4.2 Wage Notification (Wis. Stat. § 109.03(1))

Pursuant to Wisconsin law, the following compensation information is disclosed at the time of hire:

• Rate of Pay: $[________________________________] per [hour/year]
• Pay Frequency: [________________________________]
• Regular Payday: [________________________________]

4.3 Overtime (Wis. Stat. § 103.02 and Wis. Admin. Code DWD § 274.03)

Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek, consistent with Wisconsin law and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

4.4 Bonus / Commission Structure

☐ Signing Bonus: $[________________________________], subject to the following terms: [________________________________]

☐ Performance Bonus: [________________________________]

☐ Commission Plan: [________________________________]

☐ Not Applicable

5. BENEFITS SUMMARY

You will be eligible for the following benefits, subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods:

6. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Your employment with [COMPANY NAME] is "at-will." This means that either you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. Wisconsin follows the at-will employment doctrine as established by common law.

No manager, supervisor, or representative of the Company, other than [AUTHORIZED OFFICER TITLE], has the authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing by written agreement signed by [AUTHORIZED OFFICER TITLE].

Recognized Exceptions: Wisconsin courts recognize exceptions to at-will employment including the public policy exception and implied contract. Wisconsin does not recognize the covenant of good faith and fair dealing as an exception to at-will employment in the private sector.

7. REPORTING STRUCTURE & WORK LOCATION

8. CONTINGENCIES

This offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the following:

☐ Background Check — Conducted in compliance with Wisconsin's arrest and conviction record protections (Wis. Stat. § 111.335)

☐ Drug Screening — [________________________________]

☐ Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) — Required within 3 business days of start date per federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1324a)

☐ Proof of Licensure / Certification — [________________________________]

☐ Reference Check — [________________________________]

☐ Other — [________________________________]

9. WISCONSIN-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Anti-Discrimination (Wis. Stat. § 111.31 et seq.)

The Company does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious or political matters, consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.

9.2 Wage Payment Requirements (Wis. Stat. § 109.03)

• Employers must notify employees at the time of hire of their rate of pay and pay frequency
• Wages must be paid at least monthly, and at least semi-monthly for most employees
• Changes to wage rates must be communicated before the change takes effect

9.3 Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act (WFMLA) (Wis. Stat. § 103.10)

Employers with 50 or more employees must provide:

• Family leave: Up to 6 weeks in a 12-month period for birth, adoption, or serious health condition of a family member
• Medical leave: Up to 2 weeks in a 12-month period for the employee's own serious health condition
• These entitlements are in addition to federal FMLA rights

9.4 Workers' Compensation (Wis. Stat. § 102.03)

Wisconsin requires all employers (with limited exceptions) to provide workers' compensation coverage. The Company shall maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by Wisconsin law.

9.5 Restrictive Covenants (Wis. Stat. § 103.465)

Wisconsin enforces restrictive covenants (non-competes, non-solicitation) if they are:

• Necessary for the protection of the employer
• Reasonable in time, territory, and scope
• Not unduly harsh or oppressive to the employee
• Supported by adequate consideration

☐ A restrictive covenant may be required — [________________________________]
☐ No restrictive covenant will be required

9.6 Personnel Records (Wis. Stat. § 103.13)

Wisconsin law grants employees the right to inspect their personnel records at least twice per calendar year. Employers must make records available within 7 business days of a request.

9.7 Final Paycheck (Wis. Stat. § 109.03(2))

Upon separation of employment, all wages earned but unpaid are due:

• On the next regular payday following the separation date
• If this date is more than 31 days from the last day of employment, wages are due within 31 days

9.8 Meal and Rest Breaks

Wisconsin does not require meal or rest breaks for adult employees (ages 18+). However, if breaks of less than 30 minutes are provided, they must be compensated. Minors (under 18) must receive a 30-minute duty-free meal period for shifts of 6+ hours.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

As a condition of employment, you will be required to sign the Company's:

☐ Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
☐ Invention Assignment Agreement
☐ Proprietary Information Agreement

11. ACCEPTANCE & SIGNATURE BLOCK

Please indicate your acceptance of this offer by signing below and returning this letter by [__/__/____].

Employer

Candidate Acceptance

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the terms of this offer letter, including the at-will employment provisions.

12. WISCONSIN STATE NOTES

This offer letter is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin. Nothing in this letter creates a contract of employment for a definite period.

[COMPANY NAME]