👆 Key Points at a Glance Part-time employees generally have the same protection against dismissal as full-time employees – the same statutory notice periods apply, and the Protection Against Dismissal Act is equally applicable. Dismissal solely due to

In our labor law practice at Allenstein Legal in Berlin, we regularly advise employees on the subject of protection against dismissal. We often find that many employees do not know whether they fall under special protection against dismissal.

Key Takeaways An employer does not always have to state a specific reason in the letter of dismissal. Whether a dismissal is nevertheless valid depends on whether a legally recognized ground for dismissal actually exists. An obligation to

At Allenstein Legal in Berlin, we regularly advise pregnant employees facing termination. While the legal situation is clear, many questions and uncertainties remain. This blog post clarifies the most important aspects of protection against dismissal during pregnancy. We

👆 The essentials in brief The ordinary termination is a unilateral declaration of intent requiring receipt for the termination of an employment relationship, which must be in written form pursuant to Section 623 BGB, but does not generally

Key Points Severance pay in a termination agreement is not legally required under German employment law. It must be individually negotiated between employer and employee.The amount is often based on the rule of thumb: Gross monthly salary ×

💡 Key Points Severance payments in termination agreements are legally unlimited and depend on salary, length of service, age, and negotiating position. Skillful negotiation and tax planning can increase the amount. The offered severance is not always optimal,

In this article, we explain which rights the Protection Against Dismissal Act grants you in the event of a dismissal and how this affects potential severance pay claims. When does the Protection Against Dismissal Act apply to you?

👆 The key points in brief A termination only becomes effective once it is received by the recipient, not when it is sent. The statutory notice period for employees is four weeks to the 15th or to the

In our daily employment law practice, we regularly encounter cases in which employees are confronted with a termination agreement. We provide you with a comprehensive overview of the most important legal aspects and answer frequently asked questions relating

💡 Key Takeaways Overtime may only be covered by the salary if the employment contract clearly specifies how many hours this includes. Flat-rate or unlimited clauses are invalid. Employers may only order overtime if this is provided for

Parental leave is intended to enable employees to spend time with their children without jeopardizing their position. Individuals on parental leave therefore enjoy special protection against dismissal. Here you can find out which dismissal regulations apply during parental

If the employer dismisses for operational reasons, they cannot always freely decide whom to let go. As a rule, they must carry out a so-called social selection based on certain criteria. In this article, you will learn why

Key Points at a Glance In Germany, an employer may only dismiss an employee if there is a legally recognized ground. Under the Protection Against Dismissal Act, personal, conduct-related, or operational grounds may apply. Summary dismissal is only

More and more digitally working people are longing for a change of scenery in their home office. When you can no longer stand your own four walls, the desire for a vacation quickly arises. The possibility of combining

Here are a few interesting legal facts about it: 👉🏼 A notice of termination is only effective if it was given in writing. It must therefore be printed out and signed by hand. 👉🏼 Conversely, this means: If

Handwritten signatures are a thing of the past – today, electronic signatures are increasingly being used to submit legal declarations. In this article, you will learn when you can use an electronic signature and what advantages it offers.

After a dismissal, the employment relationship almost never ends from one day to the next. Both employers and employees must observe the notice period. We explain when which notice period applies and what influence your length of service

When the employment relationship ends, the employer may pay severance. What many do not know: You have to pay tax on this severance. In this article, I answer the most important questions about tax on severance. What is

💡 Key Takeaways A termination agreement can trigger a suspension period of up to 12 weeks for unemployment benefits, as you are considered to have contributed to your own unemployment. This period is not paid out retroactively and

What information can you request from your employer about the status of your occupational pension provision? Especially when planning your retirement, this information is crucial. This article explains what information you are entitled to. Getting the information is

Although young mothers are particularly protected by German labor law, they are affected by dismissals relatively often. Apparently, some employers view women as less employable after the birth of a child because they are subject to restrictions regarding

I will explain what is permitted and what is not: ➡️As a rule, the probationary period may not exceed six months. An extension beyond this is not possible. ➡️Simplified termination rules apply for both sides: Either party may

After the long lockdown, I had a strong urge to finally get away properly again. So why not just pack up the digital law firm and work from the south during the summer holidays? No sooner said than

Things are not going smoothly for Gorillas right now. Several employees have filed lawsuits with the labor court. These employees have fixed-term employment contracts, originally for one year, which are soon to expire. Before the labor court, they

There are now countless ways to sign documents digitally. Nevertheless, in practice, there is often uncertainty about whether and how digital signatures can be used in a legally compliant manner. ❗️ The most prominent example is the Berlin

➡️ The Berlin/Brandenburg Regional Labor Court (5 Sa 1573/20) addressed the question of whether a startup’s job advertisement discriminated against older applicants. The startup had advertised in a job posting that applicants could expect a “young team with

That is what Patrick Prior from the Legal Tech Directory wanted to know from me. To this admittedly not entirely serious question, I responded as follows: ➡️ For me, a digital law firm strategy with a focus on