What is the Difference Between Relieving Letter and Experience Letter?

The main difference between a relieving letter and an experience letter lies in their purpose and timing. Here is a summary of the key differences:

Relieving Letter:

A relieving letter is a formal document issued to an employee once they resign from an organization.
It acknowledges the employee's intent to leave, accepts their resignation, and confirms the date of their last working day.
A relieving letter is typically handed to an employee on their last day of work with the company.
It serves as proof of the employee's resignation and can help them in their future career.

Experience Letter:

An experience letter is a formal document issued to an employee indicating the work done by them and the experience they gained during their employment.
It can be issued at any time before, during, or after the resignation of an employee.
Unlike the relieving letter, an experience letter delves into the employee's contributions and achievements during their time with the company.
It functions as proof of an individual's employment with a previous organization and includes their skills, abilities, responsibilities, and sometimes their salary.

Both letters are printed on an organization's letterhead and include the sender's full name, title, and signature. Obtaining relieving letters and experience letters are the right of an employee.

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What is the Difference Between Relieving Letter and Experience Letter?

Comparative Table: Relieving Letter vs Experience Letter

Here is a table comparing the differences between a Relieving Letter and an Experience Letter:

Relieving Letter	Experience Letter
Issued on the last day of the employee's tenure	Issued anytime before, during, or after the resignation of an employee
Proves that the employee had resigned and been accepted, and is relieved from all responsibilities and duties concerning the organization	Indicates the work done by the employee and the experience gained, including skills, abilities, responsibilities, and sometimes salary
A formal acknowledgment that an employee is no longer associated with the company and is relieved from their position	Certifies that the employee had worked/is working for the organization
Can be used by freelancers and entrepreneurs to demonstrate their work experience	Typically issued along with the Full & Final settlement to the departing employee

Both Relieving Letters and Experience Letters are printed on the letterhead of an organization and include the sender's full name, designation, and signature.

Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.