How to find a labour lawyer in Germany
Germany has a reputation for being one of the more worker-friendly countries, particularly in relation to employee termination. Nonetheless,…
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Severance pay calculator for Germany: A guide for your specific legal case
Our free severance pay calculator allows you to get a rough overview of what amount of severance pay is…
Termination letter: Understanding and Responding to Your Termination Letter
Receiving a letter of termination is a positive surprise for very few employees – and initially throws many people…
Severance pay in Germany
In Germany, there are around 200,000 disputes about unfair dismissal every year (BMAS). In a number of cases where…
Certificate of employment
Introduction to Certificate of Employment A certificate of employment, also known as an employment reference or “Arbeitszeugnis” in German,…
Employment Law in Germany
Introduction to German Employment Law German Employment Law forms the cornerstone of labor relations in Germany, shaping the interactions…
EU labour law: About workers’ rights and working conditions in the European Union
The EU Labour Law (European Union labour law) is a comprehensive body of legislation structured by the European Union…
Termination agreement
Employees as well as employers in Germany have the option to terminate an employment relationship without notice by signing…
Dismissal protection act: Your Protection against dismissal – Deadlines, procedure and costs
If you have received a letter of termination as an employee, you should know that German labour law offers…
Reasons for termination in Germany
In today's working world, various factors can lead to employers or employees having to decide to terminate the employment relationship. The reasons can be many and varied - ranging from operational restructuring to dissatisfaction in a position.