Specify the basis for the rate paid, i.e. Salary for varying hours, day rate, etc.The only thing I asked when I received the verbal offer was about the starting salary as a new hire. The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) took effect on April 9, 2011. The law requires employers to give written notice of wage rates to each new hire. As you write your offer letter, include a statement of compensation and benefits that the candidate will receive. You will be compensated separately for that appointment according to the compensation detailed in the Queen'sQUFA Collective Agreement. The first step of the process is to write a reply letter (or email, if that's how your offer was sent) to ask for your desired salary. Clearly outline the base salary and any additional compensation components, such as bonuses, commissions, or equity. Ask the potential employer to match the salary you are currently earning.