Asking for a work certificate

By law, an employee has the right to a work certificate when the employment ends. You can ask for a short version or a longer one that includes an assessment of your work.

You will need

• Details of your employment
• Contact details of your manager or HR

Steps

1. Know your rights

   Under the Employment Contracts Act, you get a work certificate on request after your employment ends. The right remains valid for years after the employment.

2. Choose the scope of the certificate

3. Ask in writing

4. List your duties

5. Check the content

6. Ask for corrections

7. Keep it safe

8. Ask for a reference

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