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Termination Agreement: Key Clauses and Legal Implications
A termination agreement is a deal between you and your employer to end the employment relationship by mutual consent –…
Notice periods in Germany: rules for employees and employers
Losing your job rarely means that your employment ends the next day. In most cases, there is a notice period.…
Termination letter template: Template for the termination of the employment contract for download
Termination Letter Template for EmployeesUse the termination letter to officially declare your resignation to your employer. Make sure you meet…
When is a termination based on suspicion legal in Germany?
When an employer fires someone not because of proven misconduct, but because of a (serious) suspicion, questions arise: Whether such…
Legal aid (Germany): How to get financial support for your employment case
Legal aid in Germany (“Prozesskostenhilfe” or “PKH”) allows employees with low income or limited assets to take legal action without…
Employment legal expenses insurance – what to look out for
A dispute with your employer – over termination, severance offers, or warning letters – can get expensive real fast. Especially…
Labour court jurisdiction in Germany explained
If you want to challenge a dismissal in Germany, you must file your claim with the competent labour court within…
Permanent employment claim: how to challenge a fixed-term contract
Fixed-term contracts are increasingly common in Germany – and so are lawsuits to convert them into permanent employment. If you…
Fired for time fraud in Germany: Your legal options
Time fraud often starts with small mistakes, forgotten clock-outs, longer breaks, or missed meetings, but can be treated as a…
Reinstatement claim: how to get your old job back
Can you get your old job back after being dismissed? In German labour law, this is sometimes possible through a…