Timo Sauer

• Job termination

In Germany, there must be reasons for termination for a dismissal to be considered "fair" and valid. For the majority of employees, who are protect...

• Job termination

Termination of fixed-term employment contract: Younger employees and research staff in particular are often given fixed-term contracts. Such a cont...

• Find a lawyer
• Job termination

Seeking legal assistance in a foreign country can be a daunting task, especially when facing the barrier of communication. Fortunately, for English...

• Job termination

German labour law contains special protective provisions for pregnant employees. These regulations aim to prevent termination during pregnancy as f...

• Job termination

Mass dismissal refers to the phenomenon where an employer terminates a large number of employees at the same time. In this context, "dismissal" ref...

• Job termination

Both the employer and the employee can terminate an employment relationship for an indefinite period of time by giving ordinary notice. This period...

• Employment reference

Ratings and “grades” are common in job references in Germany (Arbeitszeugnis). Some ratings are obvious: “She was always trying to accomplish her a...

• Job termination
• Termination agreement

Employees and employers in Germany can terminate an employment relationship without notice by signing a termination agreement. If the employer init...

• Severance Pay
• Tax on severance pay

Do you have to pay tax on your severance pay if you lose your job? Unfortunately, in Germany, the answer is yes. This blog article explains why - a...