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The Certificate of Employment After Resignation (Arbeitszeugnis) is a fundamental document in German employment law, required whenever an employment relationship ends through resignation. This document is mandated by §109 of the German Industrial Code (Gewerbeordnung) and §630 of the German Civil Code (BGB), making it a crucial part of the German employment documentation system. It serves multiple purposes: providing future employers with verified information about the candidate's experience and performance, offering the employee a formal record of their employment, and fulfilling legal obligations under German labor law. The certificate must be written using specific, standardized language that has been established through court decisions and business practice, and must include detailed information about the employee's duties, performance, and conduct while maintaining a positive tone. This document is particularly important in the German job market, where it is commonly requested during job applications and serves as a key reference document throughout an individual's career.

1. Header Information: Company letterhead, date, and title 'Arbeitszeugnis' (Certificate of Employment)

2. Personal Information: Employee's full name, date of birth, and position held

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

4. Job Description: Detailed description of the employee's role, responsibilities, and areas of work

5. Performance Assessment: Evaluation of the employee's performance, including quality of work, knowledge, and capabilities

6. Conduct Assessment: Description of the employee's behavior towards superiors, colleagues, and clients/customers

7. Reason for Departure: Statement indicating that the employee resigned from their position

8. Closing Formula: Standard closing including future wishes and gratitude for services rendered