The Original Certificate of Employment (Arbeitszeugnis) is a fundamental document in German employment law, serving as an official record and reference for an employee's professional history. It is mandatory for employers to provide this document upon request, either during employment or at its termination. The certificate can be either a simple version (einfaches Zeugnis) containing basic employment details, or a qualified version (qualifiziertes Zeugnis) including performance and behavioral assessments. German labor courts have established specific language conventions and coding systems that must be followed, making the document highly standardized across industries. The certificate plays a crucial role in the German job market, as future employers typically require it as part of the application process, and employees have a legal right to receive a favorable assessment unless there are documented reasons for negative evaluation.
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1. Header Information: Company letterhead, date, and title 'Certificate of Employment' (Arbeitszeugnis)
2. Personal Information: Employee's full name, date of birth, and optional address
3. Employment Period: Precise start and end dates of employment
4. Job Title and Position: Exact job designation and position held within the company
5. Job Description: Detailed description of main tasks, responsibilities, and areas of work
6. Performance Evaluation: Assessment of work quality, knowledge, capabilities, and performance using standard certificate language
7. Behavioral Assessment: Evaluation of conduct towards superiors, colleagues, and clients/customers
8. Reason for Departure: Statement about employment termination (typically noting it was at employee's request if applicable)
9. Closing Formula: Standard closing with future wishes and gratitude for service
10. Signature Block: Date, place, company representative's signature and position
1. Special Achievements: Notable projects, achievements, or additional responsibilities, included when relevant to highlight exceptional contributions
2. Training and Development: Significant training programs or professional development completed during employment, included when substantial
3. Management Responsibilities: Details about team leadership and management duties, included for management positions
4. International Assignments: Information about international work or assignments, included when applicable
5. Special Skills: Specific technical or professional skills, included when particularly relevant for future employment
1. Position History Appendix: Detailed listing of different positions held within the company if multiple roles were occupied, attached when career progression needs to be documented
2. Project List: Comprehensive list of major projects handled, attached for project-based roles or upon special request
3. Qualification Certificates: Copies of relevant certificates for training completed during employment, attached when specifically requested
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