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Dismissal for theft in Germany: what you need to know
Dismissal for theft can lead to immediate termination without notice (“fristlose Kündigung”) under German labor law. Courts generally treat theft…
Reasons for termination under German employment law
When can an employer legally dismiss an employee in Germany? Our article explains the main reasons for termination, how the…
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…
General Equal Treatment Act Germany (AGG): protection against discrimination at work
Since 2006, the General Equal Treatment Act Germany (AGG) has protected employees from discrimination at work. The law bans unequal…
Maternity protection law in Germany explained
When employed and expecting a child, the Maternity Protection Act protects you before and after birth.
Fixed-term employment contract: What employees need to know!
Fixed-term employment contracts are common in Germany and can be useful, but they also come with legal risks and weaker…
Termination without cause in Germany: Is it legal?
After receiving a termination letter, many employees wonder not just about their career future but also: Why me? Especially with…
Special protection against dismissal in Germany: what you need to know
Special protection against dismissal exists to give certain vulnerable groups of employees extra security. Dismissals of these protected employees, e.g.,…