Document background
The Employment Termination Certificate is a crucial document in Swiss employment law, required whenever an employment relationship ends or upon employee request during employment. This certificate serves multiple purposes: it provides future employers with reliable information about the candidate's work history, while protecting the employee's interests in the job market. The document must comply with Swiss legal requirements, particularly Article 330a of the Swiss Code of Obligations, which mandates that employers provide detailed information about the nature and duration of employment, as well as the employee's performance and conduct. The certificate must balance truthfulness with benevolence, avoiding any language that might hinder the employee's professional future while maintaining accuracy. Unlike simple confirmation of employment, this detailed certificate includes qualitative assessments and is a standard requirement in Swiss hiring processes.
