Employment law consequences of corporate insolvencies: Employees' rights
The insolvency of a company is a difficult situation for everyone involved, but employees in particular are often confronted with existential fears. The loss of a job, non-payment of wages and uncertainty about the future are just some of the challenges that such a crisis brings with it. This makes it all the more important to protect the rights of employees in a [...]
Dismissal protection action: procedure and prospects of success
For many employees, the termination of an employment relationship is a drastic event that can be associated with uncertainty and existential fears. In Germany, the Dismissal Protection Act (KSchG) protects employees from socially unjustified dismissals and offers them the opportunity to defend themselves against an ineffective termination of their employment relationship by filing a dismissal protection lawsuit. But how does such an action work, and [...]
Bridge part-time work: your rights and obligations as an employee
Bridging part-time work allows employees in Germany to reduce their working hours for a limited period of time and then return to their original working hours. This concept, firmly anchored in German labor law, offers flexibility in various phases of life, be it for caring for relatives, further training or simply for a better work-life balance. But what rights and [...]
Working from home and employment law in Germany: What you need to know now
Digitalization and, not least, the experiences of recent years have made working from home an integral part of working life for many employees and employers. However, new legal issues are arising as work becomes more flexible in terms of time and space. This article examines the current legal regulations and their practical implementation in Germany in order to [...]
