Document background
The Certificate of Employment Termination (getuigschrift) is a mandatory document in the Netherlands, required under Dutch employment law when an employment relationship ends. This document serves multiple purposes: it provides formal proof of employment for future employers, supports applications for unemployment benefits, and fulfills the employer's legal obligations under Article 7:656 of the Dutch Civil Code. The certificate must include specific employment details while remaining objective and factual, avoiding any potentially prejudicial information unless explicitly requested by the employee. It's particularly important in the Dutch context where formal documentation of employment history is highly valued, and the right to receive such a certificate is protected by law. The document must be provided promptly upon termination and can be requested by the employee at any time after the employment relationship ends.
