Even for personnel managers and experts on employment law, writing a letter of reference that is correct in form and content, fulfills all legal requirements and is not susceptible to being contested is no easy task.
Although employers are legally obliged to provide letters of reference to employees, the law remains rather vague as to what they should contain and in what form. However, there have been numerous court decisions on the topic over the years and countless books have been written on this thorny question.
A letter of reference must not only be truthful, the statements it contains must also be expressed favorably. At the same time, an employer must avouch for the accuracy of his statements or else risk being held liable by subsequent employers.
All this means that writing a letter of reference can be a time-consuming and thus expensive matter for companies.
We advise our clients on all issues relating to letters of reference, working with them to develop concepts tailored to the company's requirements and train upper management in composing letters of reference that are beyond reproach. If required, we can also take over all the work connected with composing, revising and analyzing letters of reference.
Our clients stand to benefit from our experience in working with large companies and in factory closings.
We offer corresponding services for employees through our website www.zeugnis-center.de.