The Termination Certificate of Employment is a crucial document in Swiss employment law, required whenever an employment relationship ends, whether through resignation, mutual agreement, or termination. Under Article 330a of the Swiss Code of Obligations, employees have a legal right to request this certificate, and employers are obligated to provide it. The certificate must include detailed information about the employment period, responsibilities, and performance, written in a way that is both truthful and maintains the employee's future employment prospects. Unlike simple confirmation of employment, this detailed certificate (qualifiziertes Arbeitszeugnis) provides a comprehensive evaluation of the employee's performance and conduct. It serves multiple purposes: documenting employment history, supporting future job applications, and potentially serving as evidence in legal proceedings. The document must comply with Swiss legal requirements regarding content, tone, and format.
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1. Header Information: Company letterhead, date, and title of document ('Employment Certificate'/'Arbeitszeugnis')
2. Personal Information: Employee's full name, date of birth, and nationality (if relevant)
3. Employment Period: Precise start and end dates of employment
4. Position Details: Job titles held and description of roles and responsibilities
5. Performance Assessment: Evaluation of work quality, reliability, and efficiency
6. Conduct Statement: Description of behavior towards supervisors, colleagues, and clients
7. Reason for Termination: Standard neutral phrasing regarding the end of employment relationship
8. Closing Statement: Future wishes and thanks for services rendered
9. Signature Block: Date, place, company representative's signature and position
1. Professional Development: Details of training, certifications, or special qualifications acquired during employment - included when significant professional development occurred
2. Special Achievements: Notable projects or accomplishments - included when there are specific outstanding achievements to highlight
3. Management Responsibilities: Details about team leadership and management duties - included when the employee held supervisory positions
4. Language Skills: Assessment of language abilities if relevant to the position - included for positions requiring multiple language skills
5. International Assignments: Details of work in other countries or with international teams - included when relevant to the employment history
1. Position History Appendix: Detailed listing of all positions held within the company - attached for complex employment histories with multiple role changes
2. Project List: List of major projects completed - attached for project-based roles or consulting positions
3. Training Certificates: Copies of relevant certificates obtained during employment - attached when specifically requested or relevant
4. Performance Reviews Summary: Summary of formal performance evaluations - attached when agreed upon with employee and relevant to future employment
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