{"id":229,"date":"2026-06-18T15:48:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/?page_id=229"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:49:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:49:30","slug":"arbeitszeugnis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/arbeitszeugnis\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment Reference"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/employment-reference1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/employment-reference1.png 1536w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/employment-reference1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/employment-reference1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/employment-reference1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/employment-reference1-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>Employment Reference<\/strong> can play an important role in your future career. It is often a key part of a job application and gives prospective employers an impression of your performance, conduct and qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, not every employment reference is as positive as it may appear at first glance. Friendly-sounding wording can conceal hidden assessments or indications that may have a negative impact on future job applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a lawyer in Freiburg, I review your employment reference, explain the meaning of the wording used, and assist you in securing an appropriate assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an Employment Reference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>Employment Reference<\/strong> is a written assessment by the employer relating to the employment relationship. As a general rule, employees are entitled to an employment reference when their employment ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A distinction is made in particular between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>simple employment reference:<\/strong> contains information about the employee as well as the type and duration of employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>qualified employment reference:<\/strong> additionally includes an assessment of performance and conduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, the qualified employment reference is usually the more important document, as it enables prospective employers to assess the employee\u2019s previous work and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Am I Entitled to a Good Employment Reference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An employment reference must generally be <strong>truthful and benevolent<\/strong> in its wording. The employer may not provide false information, but at the same time should not unnecessarily hinder the employee\u2019s future career prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is precisely this balance that frequently gives rise to disputes. Many references contain wording that sounds positive but may in fact express a weaker assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, it can be worthwhile having your employment reference reviewed carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wording in Employment References: Is There a Secret Reference Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many employees wonder what grade their employment reference actually represents. Over time, certain standard phrases have developed that may correspond to particular assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beispiele:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201calways to our fullest satisfaction\u201d \u2013 very good assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201calways to our full satisfaction\u201d \u2013 good assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cto our satisfaction\u201d \u2013 may already be understood as a significantly more critical assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the employment reference must always be considered as a whole. Individual phrases should not be assessed in isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The order of statements, omitted assessments, or unusual wording can also affect the overall impression created by an employment reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can I Do About a Poor Employment Reference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an employment reference contains errors or is inappropriate, employees do not simply have to accept it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to request that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 incorrect information be corrected<br>\u2713 ambiguous wording be changed<br>\u2713 important duties be added<br>\u2713 a better assessment of performance or conduct be included<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, an improvement can already be achieved through out-of-court communication with the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should I Have My Employment Reference Reviewed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A legal review is particularly advisable if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>you are unsure what grade your reference actually reflects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>important responsibilities or achievements are missing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unusual wording is used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the reference appears unusually short or impersonal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you receive a reference following a termination or termination agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Particularly when an employment relationship is ending, the employment reference may also form part of broader negotiations \u2013 for example, together with a severance payment or termination agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good employment reference can be crucial to your future career. You should therefore know what impression your reference actually creates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I will review the following for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 What assessment does your employment reference really contain?<br>\u2713 Are there any problematic or hidden formulations?<br>\u2713 Are you entitled to have the reference amended or improved?<br>\u2713 What is the best way to approach your employer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/mail-rechtsanwalt-hautli\/30min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment.png\" alt=\"Kostenlosen Telefontermin vereinbaren\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment.png 2172w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-2048x683.png 2048w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ein Arbeitszeugnis spielt f\u00fcr die weitere berufliche Zukunft eine wichtige Rolle. Es ist h\u00e4ufig ein entscheidender Bestandteil einer Bewerbung und vermittelt zuk\u00fcnftigen Arbeitgebern einen Eindruck von Leistung, Verhalten und Qualifikation. Doch nicht jedes Arbeitszeugnis ist so positiv, wie es auf den ersten Blick erscheint. Hinter freundlich klingenden Formulierungen k\u00f6nnen sich versteckte Bewertungen oder Hinweise verbergen, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":230,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-229","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/229\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":232,"href":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/229\/revisions\/232"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}