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The Certificate Of Appreciation For Employee Leaving is a standardized document commonly used in Dutch business practice to formally acknowledge an employee's service upon their departure from an organization. This document type is particularly important in the Netherlands, where professional relationships and formal recognition are highly valued in business culture. While not a legal requirement under Dutch law, it serves as a professional courtesy and can be valuable for the employee's future career progression. The certificate typically includes the employee's tenure details, key contributions, and formal expressions of gratitude, all while adhering to GDPR and Dutch privacy regulations. It's commonly used across all organizational levels and sectors, requiring input from human resources for accuracy and verification, and typically bears signatures from senior management or appropriate company representatives.
