A proper name for an official letter stating that somebody works at a specific company

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I'm asked to translate a letter into English. The letter is about one company stating that my mom really works there.

How is this type of a letter called?

I would like to google for an exampe of a similar letter, but i don't know the right keywords.

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score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 27 '11 at 12:41

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In the general sense, if the letter is a general letter from your mother's employer confirming that she works/worked there and that her work was satisfactory (or more than satisfactory), it would be termed as a reference (usually plural references). If, on the other hand, it literally confirms only the fact of her employment, and possibly the conditions of that employment, it would be a statement of employment or letter of employment.

answered Dec 27 '11 at 12:41

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Thanks a lot. Statement of employment is exactly what i nedded. – Andrey Dec 27 '11 at 12:50
@Andrey: Probably you cannot up vote. – Kris Dec 27 '11 at 12:54
Sorry i didn't upvote before. Now the site doesn't let me do it.. – Andrey Dec 27 '11 at 13:12

A proper name for an official letter stating that somebody works at a specific company

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