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Employment Certificate

An employment certificate confirms that a person is or was employed by the company, with designation and dates of employment. It is issued on the employee's request for banks, embassies, landlords or verification agencies, and can be issued to current employees as well as to people who have already left.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]

TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN

Version A (current employee): This is to certify that [Employee Name], Employee ID [Employee ID], is employed with [Company Name] as [Designation] in the [Department] department at our [Work Location] office since [Date of Joining]. [He / She / They] is a [permanent / fixed-term] employee of the company.

Version B (former employee): This is to certify that [Employee Name], Employee ID [Employee ID], was employed with [Company Name] as [Designation] in the [Department] department from [Date of Joining] to [Last Working Day].

ParticularsDetails
Designation[Designation]
Department[Department]
Work Location[Work Location]
Date of Joining[Date of Joining]
Last Working Day (if applicable)[Last Working Day]
Annual CTC (only on written request)[CTC]

This certificate is issued at the request of the employee for the purpose of [visa application / bank loan / address verification / other]. The company assumes no financial liability on behalf of the employee by issuing this certificate.

For verification, please contact [HR Name], Human Resources, at [HR Email] or [HR Phone].

For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
(Company Seal)

What this template includes

  • Status line: currently employed or was employed
  • Designation, department and work location
  • Date of joining and, if applicable, last working day
  • Employment type: permanent, fixed-term or contract
  • Optional salary line only on written request
  • Purpose of issue
  • Verification contact

When to use it

  • A current employee needs proof of employment for a visa or bank loan
  • A former employee needs confirmation of past employment for verification
  • A landlord or housing society asks for employer confirmation
  • A government department or university requests proof of employment

How to customise this template

  1. 1Choose the current-employee or former-employee version of the first paragraph
  2. 2Include salary only with the employee's written consent
  3. 3Add the embassy or bank name if the employee asks
  4. 4Print on letterhead and sign with seal

HR tips

  • Verify the request comes from the employee before issuing
  • Keep a log of employment certificates issued
  • Do not commit to future employment or leave dates beyond records
  • For visas, mention approved leave dates only if already approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is an employment certificate?+

It is a letter from the employer confirming a person's employment, designation and dates. It is used as proof of employment for banks, visas and verification.

Can a former employee ask for an employment certificate?+

Yes. Companies usually issue a past-employment certificate based on their records on request.

Should the employment certificate mention salary?+

Only when the employee requests it in writing, for example for a loan or visa. Otherwise it is better to leave salary out.