Job termination

• Job termination

When can an employer legally dismiss an employee in Germany? Our article explains the main reasons for termination, how the German Protection Again...

• Job termination

Fixed-term employment contracts are common in Germany, and many employees work on a temporary basis for years. Problems often start when employers ...

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Finding an English-speaking lawyer in Berlin can be essential for expatriates and international residents dealing with legal issues in Germany. Cle...

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The Maternity Protection Act (Mutterschutzgesetz) protects pregnant employees from dismissal during pregnancy and after childbirth. It aims to safe...

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A “mass layoff” (Massenentlassung) occurs when an employer of a certain size terminates a specific number of employees. The thresholds are defined ...

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• Termination agreement

A termination agreement is a deal between you and your employer to end the employment relationship by mutual consent – an alternative to dismissal....

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• Severance Pay

Dismissal for operational reasons is the most common type of termination under German labor law. It occurs when “business needs,” such as restructu...

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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...

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• Severance Pay

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...