Everything you need to know about the work certificate

Everything you need to know about the work certificate

 

The relationship between an employee and his employer is governed by law. Usually bound by an employment contract, the employer and the employee have rights and duties. These rights give the employee the benefit of certain documents. Among these documents, there is the labor certificate. With the information it contains, the work certificate gives credibility to someone who is looking for a job. In this article, we'll define the work certificate and reveal what it contains.

 

What is a work certificate?

 

This is a document that the employer must issue to the employee upon expiration or termination of the employment contract in accordance with Article L.1234-19 of the Labor Code. It is delivered by hand. To see a preview, you can download a work certificate template. It serves to prove that the employee is free from any commitment. Therefore, the latter is free to apply for a job in another structure. The issuance of a work certificate is compulsory. Any non-delivery or delay may result in penalties. It must contain a minimum of information that we will present.

 

The content of a work certificate

 

By law, a work certificate must contain certain data. These are: the identity and address of the employer, the identity and contact details of the employee. In addition to this, the dates of entry and exit as well as the nature of the employer's job must be included. The work certificate must also contain the OPCA, the balance of the number of hours acquired for the individual right to training (DIF), the date of delivery of the certificate, the place of its drafting and finally the signature of the employer. . The work certificate must not contain any defamatory or discriminatory statement that could cause prejudice. Note that in agreement with the employee, the work certificate may contain other optional information.