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My work certificate is not correct
The worker may request at any time a work certificate concerning the nature and duration of the employment relationship, as well as the quality of his work and his conduct (art. 330a al. 1 CO). The certificate must be truthful (true) and benevolent (not to unnecessarily hinder the future…
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# Applicable Legal Provisions
- CO 330a — Certificate of employment
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Critical Deadlines
- # Written Request for Certificate — at any time during/after employment (CO 330a)
- Analysis of the certificate received — in the 14 days of receipt
- Request for Motivated Correction — in the 30 days of receipt (CO 330a)
- # Labor Court Proceedings — in the 10 years (statute of limitations) (CO 330a / CO 127 / CPC 243)
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