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Severely disabled people are entitled to return to employment, in accordance with a step-by-step reintegration plan. However, a recent court case confirms that an employer may reject a reintegration....

The German Federal Labour Court examines whether minor errors in mass dismissal notifications automatically invalidate terminations, providing crucial guidance for employers navigating collective redundancy procedures. This commentary analyzes the court's June 25, 2026 ruling and its implications for employment law practice.

German works councils hold binding co-determination rights over monitoring systems, staff questionnaires, and personnel measures in internal investigations. This guide maps the statutory triggers under the Works Constitution Act, explains when system-level consent differs from case-level information duties, and shows how to balance speed and confidentiality with mandatory consultation—without automatically losing evidence in court.

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Germany, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

In our last issue of this year's Focus on Labour Law you will find the usual overview of the most important labour court decisions of recent months...