About Timo Sauer
Timo Sauer is an economist (Hochschule Mainz & Instituto Universitário de Lisboa) and Co-Founder of AbfindungsHero. As Managing Director, he has helped build the platform into a trusted resource for employees facing terminations and severance negotiations in Germany.
His focus lies on the legal and practical aspects of mutual termination agreements - particularly settlement agreements, protection against unfair dismissal, and severance negotiations from the employee's perspective. Timo combines economic thinking with practical legal education, making complex employment law topics understandable and accessible for employees.
Latest Articles
Protection against dismissal for people with disabilities – when it applies?
Job termination
People with severe disabilities benefit from special protection due to their particular vulnerability. They are subject to a special dismissal…
Termination letter template: Template for the termination of the employment contract for download
Job termination
Termination Letter Template for EmployeesUse the termination letter to officially declare your resignation to your employer. Make sure you meet…
Employment legal expenses insurance – what to look out for
Legal expense insurance
Do you need legal expenses insurance for employment disputes in Germany? Not necessarily—but it can significantly reduce your financial risk…
Settlement agreement after termination: pros and cons
Employment contract
A settlement agreement (Abwicklungsvertrag) regulates the consequences of a dismissed employment relationship, including severance pay, payment terms, and the return…
Lawyer Berlin: Do You need an English-speaking lawyer in Berlin?
Find a lawyer
Finding an English-speaking lawyer in Berlin can be essential for expatriates and international residents dealing with legal issues in Germany.…
Termination due to closure of business: Right to compensation?
Job termination
When a company closes permanently, employers can terminate employees for operational reasons. They must follow notice periods, consult the works…
Mass layoff in Germany: Your rights and severance options
Job termination
A “mass layoff” (Massenentlassung) occurs when an employer of a certain size terminates a specific number of employees. The thresholds…
Employment lawyer in Munich
Find a lawyer
Are you looking for a employment lawyer in Munich? You’ve come to the right place at AbfindungsHero. Because there are…
Termination of employment contract: 7 steps employees should follow
Job termination
Losing your job is rarely just a legal issue. After receiving a termination letter, important deadlines start running: you must…
Dismissal protection in small businesses with up to 10 employees in Germany
Job termination
Many employees assume that there is no protection against dismissal in small businesses with up to 10 employees. That is…










