The Working Certificate (Arbeitszeugnis) is a mandatory document in German employment law that employers must provide to employees upon the termination of their employment relationship. It serves as an official record and reference document, containing detailed information about the duration of employment, job responsibilities, and evaluations of performance and conduct. German law distinguishes between a simple certificate (einfaches Zeugnis) that includes basic employment details and a qualified certificate (qualifiziertes Zeugnis) that also includes performance and behavioral assessments. The document must be written in a specific style that adheres to legal requirements while maintaining a positive tone, even when conveying criticism. Working Certificates are crucial for employees' future job applications and must be issued in accordance with principles of truthfulness, clarity, and completeness.
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1. Header Information: Company letterhead, date, and title of the document (Arbeitszeugnis)
2. Personal and Employment Details: Employee's full name, date of birth (optional), position held, and duration of employment (start and end dates)
3. Job Description: Detailed description of the employee's roles, responsibilities, and areas of work
4. Performance Evaluation: Assessment of the employee's performance, including quality of work, knowledge, capabilities, and achievement of objectives
5. Conduct Evaluation: Assessment of the employee's behavior towards supervisors, colleagues, and if applicable, customers/clients
6. Reason for Departure: Statement regarding the reason for termination of employment (typically mentioned only if employee requests it)
7. Closing Formula: Standard closing including future wishes and gratitude for service
8. Signature Section: Date, place, company representative's signature with name and position
1. Special Achievements: Notable projects, achievements, or additional responsibilities, included when particularly relevant to highlight employee's contributions
2. Training and Development: Information about completed training programs or professional development during employment, included when significant for career progression
3. Leadership Responsibilities: Details about team leadership or management responsibilities, included for employees in leadership positions
4. International Assignments: Information about work in different countries or with international teams, included when relevant to the employee's role
5. Special Skills: Specific technical or soft skills that were particularly relevant to the role, included when they add significant value to the certificate
1. Training Certificates Listing: Optional appendix listing specific training programs completed during employment
2. Project Portfolio: Optional appendix with list of major projects handled, if relevant and requested
3. Language Skills Certificate: Optional appendix detailing language proficiency levels demonstrated during employment
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