Who can use this document?

Any Employer can use this document.

What is the purpose of this document?

A statement of service is used to confirm a former employee’s employment with the Company. Providing a statement of service is sometimes agreed upon as part of a negotiated exit.

A statement of service is generally quite factual in what it includes, and is limited to the period of a person’s employment and the duties they performed (as set out in their position description). It is more factual and less detailed than a written reference, which might include additional information such as how the person performed in their employment.

Often a written reference would not be appropriate in circumstances where an employee’s employment ends due to termination, and employers prefer to provide a briefer document that sticks to the facts.

Of course, it would be open to employers using this template to add in additional details in appropriate circumstances.