If the employment relationship has ended, you always have the right to be issued with an employment reference. This entitlement exists regardless of whether you have given notice or have been given notice. You can also expect your job reference to be individually tailored to your person and performance.
The job reference is of considerable importance for your professional future, so it would be grossly negligent not to have it checked by a lawyer. For most employers, issuing a job reference is just annoying additional work that does not earn any money. And that is precisely why the employer is reluctant to devote himself to this task and invest a minimum of time, with the result that many references are not in accordance with established case law. I would be happy to help you get the job reference that you are entitled to.
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