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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…
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?…
Legal expenses insurance without a waiting period?
Legal expenses insurance sounds like the perfect safety net when trouble at work is looming. Many employees therefore ask whether…
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.…
Post-termination non-compete: what employees need to know
A post-termination non-compete clause can restrict an employee’s professional activity after leaving a company, but it is only permissible under…
Dismissal for operational reasons: Requirements and severance
Dismissal for operational reasons is the most common type of termination under German labor law. It occurs when “business needs,”…
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…