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Overtime when you are dismissed: What are your rights?
Most employees receive their dismissal unexpectedly. This leaves them with little opportunity to take all of their accumulated overtime as…
Termination due to closure of business: Right to compensation?
If a company or branch closes for good, employers often issue a termination due to business closure. In principle, when…
Settlement contract after termination: pros and cons
A settlement contract (Abwicklungsvertrag) defines the conditions that are important for the termination of the employment relationship after termination. These…
Action for unfair dismissal: When is it worth taking legal action?
The “action for unfair dismissal” is the most important tool for employees to defend themselves against unfair dismissal. It must be…
Termination without notice in Germany: Requirements and consequences
A termination without notice (fristlose Kündigung) ends employment immediately with no notice period. This brings serious consequences: sudden income loss…
Mass layoff in Germany: Your rights and severance options
A “mass layoff” (Massenentlassung) occurs when an employer of a certain size terminates a specific number of employees. The thresholds…
Termination of employment contract: 7 steps employees should follow
Losing your job is rarely just a legal issue – it hits your finances, your career plans, and often your…
Dismissal due to personal differences
Conflicts at work are common, but personal differences alone usually cannot justify a dismissal. Only when disagreements lead to misconduct…
Dismissal for Insult: When Offensive Words Can Cost You Your Job
Insults at work can escalate quickly – but do they really justify dismissal for insult? This guide explains when an…
Dismissal protection in small businesses with up to 10 employees in Germany
Many employees assume that there is no protection against dismissal in small businesses with up to 10 employees. That is…