Timo Sauer

Timo is an economist by training and the founder of AbfindungsHero. He has long been interested in all matters related to employment law. Today, his main focus is on legal issues surrounding amicable terminations as well as the various requirements and conditions that can be decisive in dismissals and termination agreements.

Job termination

Mass layoff & employee rights: What constitutes a mass layoff in Germany?

A mass layoff occurs when an employer wishes to dismiss a certain number of employees. The relevant numbers are specified in the Protection Against...

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Employment reference

Written job reference in Germany: 10 wordings to look out for!

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

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Termination Agreement Explained: Key Clauses and Legal Implications

A termination agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee to end the employment relationship by mutual consent. It is therefore a...

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How to save tax on severance pay in Germany

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...

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