Document background
The Reference Letter For Former Employee is a crucial document in Austrian employment practice, mandated by law and essential for employee career progression. It must be provided upon the termination of employment and serves multiple purposes: documenting the employment relationship, providing performance assessment, and supporting future job applications. The content must be truthful while following the principle of benevolence ('wohlwollend'), as stipulated by Austrian labor law. This reference letter typically includes detailed information about employment duration, responsibilities, performance, and conduct, written in a way that doesn't hinder the employee's future career prospects unless there are significant reasons. The document's format and content are influenced by established legal precedents and common business practices in Austria.
