Termination not only needs a reason; it also has to meet
formal requirements in order to be effective. With larger employers
or those with international structures, a question often arises as
to who is entitled to dismiss an employee. This article gives a
perspective from Germany.
Termination not only needs a reason; it also has to meet formal
requirements in order to be effective. Particularly in the case of
larger employers or those with international structures, questions
often arise: Who must sign the dismissal, and who is entitled to
dismiss? Any superior or just the managing director? Does the
worker need to be informed of this hierarchy? If so, how? Below is
an overview.
Authorisation to terminate by law
