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Blocking period for unemployment benefits: What applies after being fired?
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
German employment references often hide subtle evaluations and “grades” in the wording. Phrases like “always,” “consistently,” or “to the fullest…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Reconciliation of interests: Employee rights during company restructuring
When companies merge, close departments, or relocate jobs, entire teams face uncertainty. To ensure such restructuring processes remain fair, German…
Termination during Insolvency in Germany: Rules and Employee Rights
When an employer becomes insolvent, it can be a difficult time for everyone involved. For employees, it raises pressing legal…
Change notice: requirements, deadlines, and severance explained
An employer can issue a change notice (Änderungskündigung) to end an existing employment contract while simultaneously offering a continuation under…