Dismissal on suspicion of a criminal offense

Ever since the so-called bee sting case, it has been clear that even the theft of small amounts of cents can lead to dismissal without notice. A sales clerk ate a piece of bee sting worth around 30 cents and promptly lost her job. Embezzlement, assault or insults are also not uncommon phenomena in the workplace. But what is the legal situation if only [...]

This should not be included in the reference under any circumstances

Do your colleagues appreciate your sociable nature or are you regarded as an understanding superior? That's only good as long as it doesn't appear in your reference. In a professional context, there are numerous supposedly positive phrases that employers like to use to express hidden criticism. However, such "secret codes" are not actually permitted in references because, according to the Federal Labor Court, the reference must [...]

Tips and tricks for salary negotiations

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Teuerschock, Inflationshammer, Preiswahnsinn – diese oder ähnliche Schlagworte geistern seit einer Weile durch die Schlagzeilen der Republik. Denn infolge des jüngsten innereuropäischen bewaffneten Konflikts in der Ukraine und ohnehin steigender Energiepreise ist die Inflationsrate in Deutschland im März 2022 auf ein Allzeithoch von 7,3 Prozent geklettert.   Jetzt wäre ein entsprechendes Plus auf der […]

What will happen to the home office after Corona?

It has begun - the preparation for post-pandemic working hours. But with the upcoming German "Freedom Day", millions of employees in Germany are also about to turn their backs on a freedom they have grown fond of: the home office could soon return to the old "nine-to-five" model in the open-plan office.