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
Redundancy rules in Germany: social selection explained
Job termination
In Germany, a redundancy dismissal (betriebsbedingte Kündigung) is only valid if the employer conducts a proper social selection (Sozialauswahl). The…
Blocking period for unemployment benefits: What applies after being fired?
Job termination
If you are dismissed, resign, or sign a termination agreement, unemployment benefits often do not start immediately. The reason is…
Reference letter wording: 10 phrases to watch in German employment references
Employment reference
German employment references often hide subtle evaluations and “grades” in the wording. Phrases like “always,” “consistently,” or “to the fullest…
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…
Notice periods in Germany: rules for employees and employers
Job termination
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
Job termination
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?
Job termination
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
Job termination
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
Legal expense insurance
A dispute with your employer – over termination, severance offers, or warning letters – can get expensive real fast. Especially…
Labour court jurisdiction in Germany explained
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If you want to challenge a dismissal in Germany, you must file your claim with the competent labour court within…










