I agree with Bazwaa, post should not have been edited. But anyway, I also received my “official” offer today;
for those interested, see below.
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT CONTRACT
Job Ref: DG/6099/08/ES
To Attention:
Reference to your application on Job Ref: DG/6099/08/ES, the management committee congratulates you and pleased with your experience and qualification which have met our approval and considerations for an appointment in joining DELTASOL GROUP S.A., SPAIN.
ARTICLE 1. EMPLOYMENT
Term of Employment
Section 1.01. The employment joining date will be within 60 days period from date thus signed the contract, and work commencement period will be within 4 ? 5 working days of arrival at the JOB LOCATION ? MADRID, SPAIN. The work hours will be 8 hours a day and 5 days per week, starts at 8:00 till 17:00 including one hour lunch break, and over-time allowance is applicable and mutual agreement between the employee and employer.
The agreement period is two (2) years, and subject for renewal based on common mutual written agreement between two parties with salary increment is subject to employee satisfactory performances. If neither party formally informed each other in written their wish in ending the contract, the contract is considered automatically continued for same period of time with same conditions.
ARTICLE 2. DUTIES OF EMPLOYEE
Position Description and Duties
Section 2.01. Employee is hereby hired to perform services for Employer in the capacity / designation ? XXXXX. In such capacity / designation, Employee?s duties shall comprise of the TASK / RESPONSIBILIES indicated in the Job Online Interview & Application Form, and or therein required of the within designation.
Satisfactory performance of Duties
Section 2.02. The employment of Employee shall continue only as long as the services rendered by Employee are satisfactory to Employer, notwithstanding and other provision contained in this Agreement. Employer shall be the sole judge as to whether the services of Employee are satisfactory through periodical performance evaluation according to company?s personal procedure.
ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION
Base Compensation
Section 3.01. (a) As compensation for a professional and international services rendered by Employee under this agreement, Employee will be paid US$15,500.00 on monthly basis as tax free basic salary, or it equivalent depending on Employee?s home country and currency preference, Plus additional sum of US$400.00 weekly pocket allowance.
Salary shall be received in cash/cheque by end of the month, and or transferable by employee to his/her designated offshore Bank Account.
Upfront Payment of Salaries
(b). One month salary will be paid in advance to the employee before embark on journey to assume duty. The said salary shall be deducted from employee?s other next two months salary instalmentally.
This is to enable employee settle all domestics / miscellaneous needs before travelling.
Employee are to note that one month upfront salary will only be granted once the employee?s thus signed this contract and procured resident / Work Permit papers and Entry Visa Online from the HOME OFFICE AUTHORITY here in Spain ascertaining his/her joining.
Vacation Pay
Section 3.02. Employee shall be entitled to 15 days paid leave/break after every 90 days of work. Employer shall be entitled to travelling expenses that includes flight ticket (s) for the employee and documented family members with other entitled allowances mentioned above in this contract.
Although vacations will be granted at any time requested by Employee, Employer reserves the right to determine or approve the vacation time in order to ensure the efficient and orderly operation of the business. Employee is expected to use all vacation time in the year until the vacation time for the prior year has been fully used. Otherwise, the employer shall reimburse employee?s remained vacation days.
Group Medical Health Insurance
Section 3.03. As further compensation, Employee including documented family members, where applicable, are entitled to full medical insurance coverage participation, to the extent available to other employees of the Employer and under terms afforded to other employees of Employer, in and to any group health insurance provided by Employer to such other employees.
Safety & Security
Safety and Security of personnel (Local/Foreign) and Facilities on Job Locations and communities have been seriously considered to ensure and assure hitch free operations.
All operations on Job Location and community are designed to adhere strictly to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Policy as applicable in the Health Care Sector.
All expatriates are entitled to a free and mandatory safety courses on Job Locations to be delivered by qualified safety and environment experts.
Other Benefits
Section 3.04. (a) In addition to other benefits or compensation set forth above, Employer assure to Employee at Company?s sole expense the use of a leased vehicle (car/truck) and personal female secretary/attendant upon employee?s request, mobile phone and paid line.
(b) Employer shall provide Employee quality single or family well furnished housing accommodation in company community/estate which is 30 ? 35 minutes drive off the job location. Also shall be provided with complete meal choice free of charge.
Also available is a set of laptop computer with full internet access both in place of work and residence.
(c) Employee including documented family members, shall be entitled to full tuition educational assistance, if Employee chooses to further his or her education, after successfully completing 6 months services to Employer.
(d) Employee shall be entitled to be paid a one-time sign-on bonus of US$15, 500.00. The said amount will be included on payment of the first salary at the end of the month.
