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Employment lawyer: Tips on how to find the right lawyer in Germany
Germany tends to be among the more employee-friendly countries, for instance, when it comes to firing employees. However, you still…
Termination of fixed-term contract: rules, notice periods, tips
Fixed-term employment contracts are common in Germany, and many employees work on a temporary basis for years. Problems often start…
Legal expenses insurance without a waiting period?
Many employees wonder whether legal expenses insurance without a waiting period can cover employment disputes. In most cases, the answer…
Tax on severance pay: 10 tips to reduce your tax burden
Employees in Germany often experience a rude awakening when they see how much tax is due on a severance payment.…
Return to office (RTO) – productivity programs or stealth layoffs?
Amazon made headlines with a full return-to-the-office policy in early 2025: Five days a week, for all employees, from January.…
Layoffs Ahead? What Paramount Deal means for employees in Berlin
After the merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, Layoffs at Paramount Germany are imminent. Up to 3,000 jobs are…
5 things to do when you believe that termination is around the corner
Sometimes, a termination comes “out of the blue”. But not always. Often, there are signs that an employee might get…
Termination of Executives in Germany
Many employees assume that executives (leitende Angestellte) in Germany have no protection against dismissal. That is incorrect. Executives are also…
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…
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…