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In Germany, a redundancy dismissal (betriebsbedingte Kündigung) is only valid if the employer conducts a proper social selection (Sozialauswahl). T...

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If you want to challenge a dismissal in Germany, you must file your claim with the competent labour court within three weeks. The first step is det...

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Legal aid in Germany ("Prozesskostenhilfe" or "PKH") allows employees with low income or limited assets to take legal action without having to pay ...

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Removing a managing director (Geschäftsführer) from a German GmbH is legally very different from dismissing a normal employee. That is because for ...

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Can you get your old job back after being dismissed? In German labour law, this is sometimes possible through a reinstatement claim (Wiedereinstell...

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Insults at work can escalate quickly – but do they really justify dismissal for insult? This guide explains when an insult crosses the legal line, ...

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Conflicts at work are common, but personal differences alone cannot justify a dismissal. Only when the differences lead to misconduct or poor perfo...

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Dismissal for theft can lead to immediate termination without notice (“fristlose Kündigung”) under German labor law. Courts generally treat theft a...

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Even though employment references have become somewhat less important in recent years, many employers, especially in the public sector and among sm...