Do I have a right to a correction?

Yes, if the reference is incomplete, untrue or not benevolent — for example missing tasks.

How quickly must the employer react?

There is no statutory deadline; two weeks is considered reasonable and is the norm.

Employment

Corrected work reference

Request a corrected reference letter in writing with concrete, documented points.

Sender

Name

Street and number

Postcode and city

Place of issue

Recipient

Name or company

Street and number

Postcode and city

Date

Content

Subject

Letter text

410 characters · 1 of a maximum of 3 pages

Closing

Signature (name)

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Sender · street · postcode city

Recipient name

Street and number

Postcode city

01.10.2026

Request for a corrected work reference

Dear Sir or Madam,

On [date] I received your reference letter dated [date]. Its content and form do not reflect what was agreed.

Specifically, I ask you to amend the following points: [e.g. missing task description, unclear performance rating, missing closing formula]. A reasoned statement is enclosed.

Please deliver a corrected reference by [date]. Until then I do not consider my reference claim fulfilled.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

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Total incl. postage2,99 €

Ordered before 4 pm on a working day, posted today.

Corrected work reference

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