The Past Employment Verification Letter is a crucial document in Swiss business practice, used to confirm an individual's previous employment history with an organization. This document is commonly requested for various purposes, including new employment applications, visa processes, rental applications, or loan approvals. Under Swiss law, particularly the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) Article 330a, employers are obligated to provide such documentation upon request. The letter typically contains verified information about the employment period, position(s) held, and other relevant details while adhering to Swiss data protection regulations. The document must be factual, objective, and avoid any potentially discriminatory or prejudicial content. Given Switzerland's strict employment and data protection laws, these letters are carefully crafted to balance transparency with privacy requirements.

1. Letter Header: Company letterhead, date, and reference number if applicable

2. Recipient Information: Name and address of the requesting party or 'To Whom It May Concern'

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is an employment verification letter

4. Employee Identification: Full name and other identifying information of the employee

5. Employment Period: Precise start and end dates of employment

6. Position Details: Job title(s) held and basic description of role

7. Confirmation Statement: Statement confirming the employment relationship

8. Signature Block: Authorized signatory details, including name, position, and contact information