The Certificate of Past Employment (Arbeitszeugnis) is a fundamental document in Swiss employment law, required whenever an employment relationship ends, whether through resignation, termination, or retirement. This certificate, mandated by Swiss legislation, particularly Article 330a of the Swiss Code of Obligations, must be provided to all employees regardless of their position or length of service. It serves multiple purposes: documenting the employment relationship, providing a detailed account of the employee's responsibilities and achievements, and offering a fair assessment of their performance and conduct. The document must strike a careful balance between truthfulness and benevolence, avoiding any coded negative messages while maintaining accuracy. It plays a crucial role in the Swiss job market, where prospective employers typically expect to review detailed employment certificates as part of their hiring process.
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1. Company Header: Official company letterhead including full legal name, address, and contact details
2. Document Title: Clear identification as 'Employment Certificate' (Arbeitszeugnis)
3. Employee Information: Full name, date of birth, and nationality of the employee
4. Employment Period: Precise start and end dates of employment
5. Position Details: Job title(s) and description of role(s) held during employment
6. Responsibilities: Detailed description of main tasks and areas of responsibility
7. Performance Assessment: Evaluation of work quality, reliability, and efficiency
8. Conduct Assessment: Description of behavior towards superiors, colleagues, and clients
9. Reason for Departure: Brief statement of why the employment relationship ended
10. Closing Formula: Standard closing including good wishes for the future
11. Date and Signature: Place, date, and authorized signatory details
1. Special Achievements: Notable projects, successes, or contributions - included when the employee has specific accomplishments worth highlighting
2. Training and Development: Additional qualifications or training completed during employment - included when relevant to career progression
3. Management Responsibilities: Details about team leadership or supervisory roles - included for employees who held management positions
4. Language Skills: Assessment of language abilities if relevant to the role - included for positions requiring specific language skills
5. International Assignments: Details of work in other countries or with international teams - included for employees with international experience
1. Position History Appendix: Detailed listing of all positions held within the company - included only for long-term employees with multiple role changes
2. Project List: Comprehensive list of major projects worked on - included upon request for technical or project-based roles
3. Certification Copies: Copies of relevant certificates obtained during employment - included when specifically requested and relevant
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