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• Job termination

The Unfair Dismissal Protection Act protects - among other things - employees from wrongful termination. It limits valid dismissals to only three c...

• Job termination

If you are dismissed, resign, or sign a termination agreement, unemployment benefits often do not start immediately. The reason is a statutory bloc...

• Job termination

Understanding how to calculate your notice period is crucial for both employees and employers. This guide explains the legal framework, the differe...

• Job termination

The "action for unfair dismissal" is the most important tool for employees to defend themselves against unfair dismissal. It must be filed wit...

• Job termination

An employer can issue a change notice (Änderungskündigung) to end an existing employment contract while simultaneously offering a continuation unde...

• Warning letter

Warning letters (Abmahnungen) are among the most common sources of conflict at work and often mark the first step toward termination. Many employee...

• Job termination
• Severance Pay

A dismissal during short-time work (Kurzarbeit) is generally possible. Many employees assume the opposite, but that is only partly true. Personal a...

• Job termination

Termination Letter Template for EmployeesUse the termination letter to officially declare your resignation to your employer. Make sure you meet cer...

• Severance Pay
• Tax on severance pay

Receiving severance pay can feel like financial relief—until you see the taxes. In Germany, severance is fully taxable and may also trigger the sol...