Contents
Important legal bases
- Scope and timing of the entitlement to a certificate.
- Can employees request a certificate amendment?
- Compliance with the AGG.
- Liability risks and compensation.
The different types of certificates
- Interim certificate.
- Training certificate.
- Simple certificate.
- Qualified certificate.
- Issuing a certificate in the event of a termination agreement.
What must be included in the certificate? What is forbidden?
- Personal details, job description, performance appraisal aids, behavior towards superiors, colleagues and customers, closing phrases - what makes sense?
- Optimum structure and design.
- Shape, length and circumference.
- Sequence and restriction technique, double negation.
- Typical mistakes and discussion of certificate samples.
Co-determination rights
- Role of the works council.
- Influence of the works council.
Current case law on certification law
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.
Your benefit
Complicated case law and well-informed works councils and Employees make writing a reference a balancing act for each employer.
You will learn from the perspective of an experienced specialist lawyer for employment law,
- which formulations are meaningful, sensible and up-to-date,
- what is written between the lines in the certificate,
- what should not be missing in any certificate and
- which contents are inadmissible.
This makes it easier for you to write and interpret certificates and avoid disputes in advance. This saves you time and money.
In addition to the seminar material, you will receive the Haufe practical guide "The job reference in law and practice".
Methods
Lecture and presentation with practical relevance. Individual exercises on the topics covered serve to deepen understanding. The preparation of certificates is explained and communicated clearly and professionally on a legal basis.
Recommended for
Managers and Employees in human resources. References are not just a matter for the HR department, but are part of the management task of every manager.
Further recommendations for "Formulating and analyzing certificates"
Attendees comments
"I really liked the entire training and the general conditions."
"Dr. Fröhlich lectures with a lot of verve and conveys the content very well. He picks up his audience."
"The training builds on the current relevance to everyday life and offers many concrete examples from working life."
Seminar evaluation for "Formulating and analyzing certificates"
8068
Start dates and details
Monday, 23.06.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Incl. Haufe practical guide "The job reference in law and practice".
Wednesday, 09.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Incl. Haufe practical guide "The job reference in law and practice".
Tuesday, 19.08.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Incl. Haufe practical guide "The job reference in law and practice".
Monday, 10.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Incl. Haufe practical guide "The job reference in law and practice".
Wednesday, 04.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Incl. Haufe practical guide "The job reference in law and practice".
Wednesday, 18.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Incl. Haufe practical guide "The job reference in law and practice".
Tuesday, 17.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Incl. Haufe practical guide "The job reference in law and practice".
Training is guaranteed to take placeThe next booking ensures this course will take placeThe participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Incl. Haufe practical guide "The job reference in law and practice".
Incl. Haufe practical guide "The job reference in law and practice".
Haufe Certificate Manager
A perfectly worded reference in just 4 steps:
- 100% legally compliant,
- for all types of certificates Perfectly formulated with just a few clicks
- Created jointly with all participants
- Germany's most-used certificate generator
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