Repayment of Christmas bonus and vacation pay - what is allowed?
Is your employer demanding part or all of your Christmas or vacation pay back? This is only possible under certain conditions. We will show you what you need to bear in mind. Can the Christmas bonus be reclaimed? Not all Christmas bonuses are the same. A distinction must be made as to whether the special payment is for future loyalty to the company (bonus) or for loyalty already rendered to the company (13th monthly salary) or even [...]
Reimbursement of training costs
Many employers cover part or all of their employees' training costs. This generous offer is usually linked to the expectation that the employee will remain with the company for a longer period of time after completing the paid training. This means that part of the investment in the training of this person can be returned in the form of commitment and work [...].
Termination due to insolvency
What does insolvency mean for employees of the affected company and what happens next? Here is an overview of the most important questions and what employees need to pay attention to in the event of insolvency. 1. termination due to insolvency - is that possible? The opening of insolvency proceedings alone does not change the existence of the employment relationship. Insolvency is a reason for termination [...]
Corona emergency aid and subsidy fraud
First came the long-awaited money, then the police. Since the end of March 2020, billions in emergency coronavirus aid have been disbursed by the federal and state governments in the shortest possible time in the wake of the coronavirus crisis (COVID-19 pandemic). Initially, the conditions for extraordinary economic aid for companies and solo self-employed people during the crisis were practically never checked. In the meantime, however, retrospective audits have begun in many places. [...]
