When can an employer dismiss for alcohol consumption in Germany?
A dismissal related to alcohol consumption is subject to strict requirements. Alcohol consumption or alcohol abuse can justify a dismissal based on...
Andrea von ZelewskiBlog
Registered mail is no longer the safe bet most employers thought it was
Das BAG hat entschieden, dass ein Einwurf-Einschreiben allein den Zugang einer Kündigung nicht mehr sicher beweist. Kann der Arbeitgeber nicht nach...
Frank Broer
Out-of-Court Settlement After Dismissal in Germany
After a dismissal, many employees decide not to take legal action. They opt for a quick out-of-court solution (außergerichtliche Einigung) in form ...
Andrea von Zelewski
Dismissal and removal of a board member in Germany: What you need to know
As a member of the board of directors (Vorstand) of a stock corporation in Germany (Aktiengesellschaft, AG), you face specific legal challenges in ...
Andrea von Zelewski
Salary after dismissal in Germany: Employer withholds pay or even demands it back?
Employers must pay the salary after a dismissal until the ordinary notice period ends. This applies even if the employee is released from his work ...
Andrea von Zelewski
Dismissal for coming late in Germany: When does it become a problem?
Many employees underestimate the consequences of being late. Regular or frequent lateness creates tension within the team and disruption in the wor...
Andrea von Zelewski
Permanent employment claim: how to challenge a fixed-term contract
Fixed-term contracts are increasingly common in Germany - and so are lawsuits to convert them into permanent employment. If you believe the time li...
Timo Sauer
Termination in the public sector: notice periods, protection, severance
Employees in the public sector face different rules compared to the private sector, especially when it comes to notice periods, dismissal protectio...
Sven Jacob
When is a termination based on suspicion legal in Germany?
When an employer fires someone not because of proven misconduct, but because of a (serious) suspicion, questions arise: Whether such a “dismissal b...
Sven Jacob
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