What statutory notice periods apply for employees and employers in Germany
The statutory notice period defines the framework within which the employer and employee can terminate the employment relationship of their own acc...
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Can you get fired in Germany for being sick?
Germany tends to be among the more employee-friendly countries, especially when it comes to firing employees. However, you still can get fired in G...
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...
Job termination agreement – 5 items to watch
Employees and employers in Germany can terminate an employment relationship without notice by signing a termination agreement. If the employer init...
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...
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 terminated is abolished. Howev...
How to find a labor lawyer in Germany
Germany tends to be among the more employee-friendly countries, for instance, when it comes to firing employees. However, you still can get fired i...
What happens to untaken holidays when you lose your job in Germany?
Losing your job comes as a surprise - at least for most employees. And almost no one has ever taken exactly the remaining annual leave, when a job...
Termination during parental leave in Germany
A termination during parental leave in Germany is generally prohibited. Germany tends to be among the more employee-friendly countries, especially ...
5 things to do when you believe that termination is around the corner
Sometimes, a termination comes “out of the blue”. But not always. Often, there are signs that an employee might get fired. In this blog article, we...
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