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In certain circumstances an employer is entitled to analyse the browsing history of the work computer used by the employee without a need for the employee's consent.

The simplified rules for (state-subsidised) short-time work have provided temporary economic relief for many companies, enabling them to better weather the Covid-19 crisis.

The German Federal Labor Court has issued a significant ruling that may ease the administrative burden on international employers terminating employees in Germany. In cross-border situations, the court held that strict written-form requirements under German law may not always apply, potentially allowing termination by email or telephone under certain circumstances. This decision creates new flexibility for U.S. employers and others operating across borders, though careful legal analysis remains essential.

Der Fremdgeschäftsführer einer GmbH ist bei europarechtskonformer Auslegung jedenfalls insoweit als Arbeitnehmer im Sinne von § 6 Abs. 1 S. 1 Nr. 1 AGG anzusehen, wie bei einer Kündigung...

If interpreted in conformity with European law, the external managing director of a GmbH is to be considered an employee within the meaning of Section 6(1) sentence 1 no. 1 German General Equal Treatment Act...

Ab 1. August 2022 wird die EU-Richtlinie 2019/1152 über transparente und vorhersehbare Arbeitsbedingungen in der Europäischen Union (Arbeitsbedingungenrichtlinie)...

Germany's proposed employment law reform would allow employers to terminate high earners earning above EUR 177,450 annually in exchange for court-determined severance, even after losing unfair dismissal litigation.

Germany's coalition government has proposed sweeping reforms to employment law that would fundamentally alter fixed-term contracts, dismissal protections, employee co-determination, and sick leave requirements. The package aims to strengthen Germany's competitive position amid technological change and demographic pressures, offering employers expanded flexibility while maintaining worker protections. These initiatives signal the most significant restructuring of German labor law in years, with implications

Where an employee is dismissed on suspicion of criminal conduct, what are the pros and cons of also reporting your suspicions to the law enforcement authorities? This article provides an assessment

For many companies, staff cuts are unavoidable during the Corona crisis, when short-time work and government protective shielding measures are no longer sufficient.

A German labor court has ruled that an employee's announcement of family care leave immediately following a separation meeting constituted an abuse of rights, denying special dismissal protection. The decision establishes that when multiple indicators suggest an employee's primary intent is avoiding termination rather than providing genuine care, employers may successfully challenge the protection typically afforded under Germany's Family Care Leave Act.

What happens if an employee has been terminated and is on gardening leave when another reason for terminating his or her employment comes to light? This article provides practical tips for employers.

The German Coalition Committee has proposed sweeping employment law reforms that could fundamentally alter how companies manage their workforce, from introducing new termination options for high earners to expanding fixed-term employment flexibility. These changes, part of a comprehensive "Program for Growth and Employment," would impact everything from dismissal procedures and severance payments to sick leave documentation and working time regulations. Employers should closely monitor these developments as

Employers in Germany must navigate complex employment law requirements when terminating employees, but even meticulous legal preparation can be undermined by improper works council consultation. A single misstep in the consultation process renders the termination invalid, making it essential for employers to understand and avoid common pitfalls in works council engagement.

Two and a half years since the introduction of the Maternity Protection Act, employers and legal practitioners still face unresolved issues.

Germany's coalition government has proposed sweeping reforms to employment law that could fundamentally reshape fixed-term contracts, dismissal protection, co-determination rights, and sick leave reporting. The measures aim to strengthen Germany's competitiveness amid technological change, demographic pressure, and international competition, offering employers significantly expanded flexibility while tightening certain compliance requirements.

Professional e-sports players are usually employees - but what protection do they have? Do forms of ordinary and extraordinary dismissals also exist in e-sports? What rules apply here?