A Certificate of Service is a document that verifies an individual has worked a specified amount of time for an employer. Generally, a Certificate of Service is issued when an employee leaves a job or is laid off. It is used to prove that an employee was employed for a certain period of time, typically for tax, insurance, or other financial reasons. Different types of certificates of service include Standard Certificate of Service, Certificate of Service from Employer, and Certificate of Service from the Government. A Standard Certificate of Service is issued to an employee when they have completed their employment. It includes the employee’s name, the duration of their employment, and their last salary or wage amount. A Certificate of Service from Employer is issued by the employer when an employee leaves their job. It includes the employee’s name, the duration of their employment, and the employer’s contact information. A Certificate of Service from the Government is issued when an employee has been laid off due to government-mandated job losses. It includes the employee’s name, the duration of their employment, and the contact information of the government agency that issued the certificate.