If I want to offer a person a job, am I required by law to do it in writing?

If I want to offer a person a job, am I required by law to do it in writing?

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No, there is no particular law that requires an employer to make a written job offer. However, it is probably a good idea to do so. It will provide the potential employee with a full understanding of what it is that is required, and will really limit the confusion about what the terms and conditions of the job are.