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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

Critical Deadlines

  1. # Written Request for Certificateat any time during/after employment (CO 330a)
  2. Analysis of the certificate receivedin the 14 days of receipt
  3. Request for Motivated Correctionin the 30 days of receipt (CO 330a)
  4. # Labor Court Proceedingsin the 10 years (statute of limitations) (CO 330a / CO 127 / CPC 243)

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