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Dismissal for “operational reasons” in Germany – what you need to know

A termination for “operational reasons” in Germany is generally possible, if the job position of the employee who is…

Germany tends to be among the more employee-friendly countries, for instance, when it comes to firing employees. However, you…

Dismissing employees ‘just like that’ is (usually) not possible in Germany! The Dismissal Protection Act (KSchG) forms the backbone…

When layoffs occur in Germany, employers often offer their employees severance pay. There is not necessarily a legal right…

The German Protection against Dismissal Act (KSchG) stipulates that an employer can only terminate an employment relationship if there…

Mental illness is no longer a marginal issue in the modern workplace – it is at the centre of…

The special protection against dismissal serves to provide special protection for specific, vulnerable groups of employees. Dismissals against these…

Can an employer give notice of termination without cause? The legal situation in Germany stipulates that the employer does…

Navigating employment law can be complex, particularly when it comes to the rules surrounding the termination of an employment…

A suspension period is when an employee will not receive unemployment benefits (ALG) from the Employment Agency after a…

The notice period is an important regulation in German labor law, affecting both employees and employers. It specifies how…

Actions against unfair dismissal are advisable if there are doubts about the dismissal. E.g., in the case of an…