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The Reference Letter For Coworker, known as 'Arbeitszeugnis' in Germany, is a fundamental document in German employment law, required whenever an employment relationship ends or upon request during employment. This document is legally mandated under German labor legislation, particularly §109 GewO and §630 BGB, and must be provided to all employees regardless of their position or length of service. The reference letter must follow specific legal guidelines regarding content and formatting, providing a comprehensive yet positive evaluation of the employee's performance, conduct, and capabilities. It serves as a crucial document for future employment opportunities and must strike a careful balance between truthfulness and benevolence, using standardized phrases that have become established through legal precedent and business practice. The document typically includes details about the duration of employment, responsibilities, performance assessment, and behavioral evaluation, all while adhering to strict anti-discrimination requirements under German law.

1. Header Information: Company letterhead, date, and title 'Reference Letter' (Arbeitszeugnis)

2. Personal Information: Employee's full name, date of birth (optional), and current job title

3. Employment Duration: Precise start and end dates of employment

4. Job Description: Detailed description of roles, responsibilities, and areas of work

5. Performance Assessment: Evaluation of work quality, knowledge, capabilities, and achievement of objectives

6. Conduct Assessment: Description of behavior towards supervisors, colleagues, and if applicable, customers

7. Reason for Departure: Brief statement about why the employment relationship ended (typically initiated by employee)

8. Closing Formula: Expression of gratitude, good wishes for the future, and signature block