Arbeitszeugnis dispute

Overview

Use this when your employer provides a poor or inaccurate work reference (Arbeitszeugnis). You are entitled to a fair qualified reference; coded language can be challenged with legal help.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Employment contract
• draft Zeugnis

Related events

• Abmahnung response (warning letter from employer)
  Critical
  When triggered
• Kündigung (job termination) contestation
  Critical
  When triggered
• Sozialamt/Jobcenter dispute
  High
  When triggered
• Check probation termination notice deadline
  Critical
  14 days before probation end
• Receive and document termination notice
  Critical
  When termination received