What happens to untaken holidays when you lose your job in Germany?
Losing your job comes as a surprise - at least for most employees. And almost no one has ever taken exactly the remaining annual leave, when a job...
Liam Bauer
Termination during “short-time-work” in Germany – What are your rights?
A termination during short-time-work (Kurzarbeit) in Germany is generally - legal! There is a widespread misconception that your employer cannot fi...
How to lower your tax burden on severance pay in Germany – 3 “tax traps” to avoid!
Do you have to pay income tax on severance pay in Germany? Yes - unfortunately, employees have to pay income taxes also on their severance pay. An...
Dismissal for operational reasons in Germany – what you need to know
A dismissal for operational reasons (betriebsbedingte Kündigung) is one of the three types of dismissal enshrined in the German Unfair Dismissals P...
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 can get fired i...
Termination during parental leave in Germany
A termination during parental leave in Germany is generally prohibited. Germany tends to be among the more employee-friendly countries, especially ...
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