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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 usually cannot justify a dismissal. Only when disagreements lead to misconduct or a de...

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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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When companies merge, close departments, or relocate jobs, entire teams face uncertainty. To ensure such restructuring processes remain fair, Germa...

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If you work in Germany without a written employment contract, statutory notice periods still apply. German law sets clear minimum rules for termina...

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Many employees assume that there is no protection against dismissal in small businesses with up to 10 employees. That is only partly true. If your ...

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A termination only takes effect once the employee receives it. Receipt triggers both the notice period and the three-week deadline for filing an un...

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If an employee receives a dismissal, he must continue working in return for the usual pay until the end of the notice period. If he has to take sic...