The Previous Employment Verification Letter is a crucial document in the German employment landscape, used when former employees need official confirmation of their previous employment for various purposes, such as job applications, visa processes, or loan applications. The document must comply with German labor laws, including the German Civil Code (BGB) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DSGVO). It provides factual information about the employment relationship while maintaining the German principle of 'wohlwollend' (benevolent) references. The letter typically includes employment duration, position details, and employment status, with additional information provided only with explicit employee consent. This document differs from the more detailed German 'Arbeitszeugnis' (work certificate) and serves specifically as a straightforward verification of employment facts.

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

2. Recipient Information: Full name and address of the requesting party/potential employer

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is an employment verification letter and the employee's name

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

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

6. Employment Status: Confirmation of employment type (full-time, part-time, temporary, etc.)

7. Verification Statement: Standard statement confirming the accuracy of the information provided

8. Contact Information: Details of the person providing the verification for any follow-up questions

9. Signature Block: Official signature, name, and title of the authorized representative