DiKE Arbeitszeugnis – Beurteilung und Durchsetzung

Employment references are among the most important components of a job application and are crucial for professional advancement. They are explicitly enshrined in law and are the subject of numerous legal proceedings. This practical handbook presents, for the first time, an overview of the legal situation regarding the enforcement of the right to issue and amend employment references, along with numerous concrete practical examples and their evaluations. It aims to serve users in practice (courts, lawyers, HR professionals, etc.) as a comprehensive reference work. Legally, the handbook outlines the fundamentals, the content requirements of an employment reference, judicial enforcement, and the assessment of various special issues. The evaluation catalog, featuring numerous phrasing examples, is organized into different thematic areas (expertise, performance, etc.) of an employment reference as well as their evaluation. Key focus areas, occupational categories, and standard phrases are also distinctly categorized and illustrated. A comprehensive index allows for quick answers to specific questions in practice.