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Termination due to illness in Germany – is this even legal?
Many employees need to take an (extended) sick leave, or are absent due to health problems, at some point in…
Performance improvement plan (PIP): Rights, risks, and how to respond
A performance improvement plan (PIP) is officially designed to help employees improve their performance. In practice, however, it often serves…
Severance pay in Germany: Calculation, Rules & Tips
In theory, most employees in Germany might not have a legal claim for a severance package. In practice, however, severance…
Holiday entitlement during notice period in Germany
When your employment ends, questions about unused vacation days often arise. Can you still take your holidays during your notice…
Termination during parental leave in Germany: Is this legally permissible?
Employees on parental leave enjoy special protection against dismissal. Employers may only terminate employment in ‘special cases’ and with official…
What happens to my Blue Card if I lose my job?
Quelle: zuwanderung.sachsen.de Losing your job on a Blue Card in Germany can feel like your residence status is at risk.…
Your Rights in Case of Dismissal During Short-Time Work
A dismissal during short-time work (Kurzarbeit) is generally possible. Many employees assume the opposite, but that is only partly true.…
Warning letter at work: what employees should know
Warning letters (Abmahnungen) are among the most common sources of conflict at work and often mark the first step toward…
One-fifth rule for severance pay in Germany
Severance payments in Germany are fully taxable, and employers usually pay them as a single lump sum, which can push…
Good Leaver Bad Leaver provisions: Stock options after termination
Stock options are often the real reward for many startup employees. But what happens to them if your employment ends?…