Document background
The Reference Letter For Work Experience is a mandatory document in Austrian employment law that employers must provide to employees upon the conclusion of their employment relationship. This document serves multiple purposes: it provides formal documentation of employment history, offers a detailed assessment of the employee's performance and conduct, and serves as a crucial reference for future employment opportunities. The letter must be written in a specific style using standardized phrases that are well-understood in Austrian business culture. It must include accurate information about the employment period, job responsibilities, performance evaluation, and behavioral assessment while adhering to the principle of being truthful yet benevolent. The document is particularly important in the Austrian job market, where prospective employers commonly expect to receive and review previous reference letters as part of their hiring process.
