Document background
A Reference Letter For Work Colleague is a formal document commonly used in the Belgian professional environment to support career advancement and job applications. The document serves as a professional testimony of an individual's work experience, skills, and character, written by a colleague who has direct professional experience working with them. These letters must comply with Belgian employment law, including privacy regulations (GDPR and Belgian Privacy Act) and anti-discrimination legislation. The content typically covers the nature and duration of the professional relationship, specific roles and responsibilities, notable achievements, and personal qualities observed during the working relationship. Reference letters are particularly important in the Belgian context, where formal documentation of professional relationships is highly valued in the hiring process.
