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Fit for 2024: Important legal changes for employers

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A number of important changes for employers in Germany took effect at the beginning of 2024. We provide an overview of the changes that have already come into force and also give an outlook on upcoming and planned legislative...more

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Während Kurzarbeit betriebsbedingt kündigen? Was Arbeitgeber dabei beachten sollten

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Viele Unternehmen nutzen immer noch Kurzarbeit, obwohl sich abzeichnet, dass die wirtschaftlichen Gründe für den Arbeitsausfall (inzwischen) dauerhafter Natur sind. Immer häufiger stellt sich dann die Frage, wie der Übergang...more

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Annahmeverzugslohn: Nur noch stumpfes Schwert im Kündigungsschutzprozess?

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Geht der Kündigungsschutzprozess für den Arbeitgeber verloren, freuen sich viele Arbeitnehmer auf die rückwirkende Auszahlung des ausstehenden Gehalts: Sie fordern Annahmeverzugslohn. Dabei vergessen sie oft, dass auf den...more

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What could the reform of Germany’s General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) look like?

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In the coalition agreement of 2021, Germany’s Federal Government had already announced that it intended to “evaluate the General Equal Treatment Act, close protection gaps, improve legal protection and expand the scope of...more

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Germany’s Draft Bill on Recording Working Time Includes Some Surprising Requirements

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In its September 2022 decision on the recording of working hours (Case No. 1 ABR 22/21), the German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht, or BAG) not only attracted a great deal of attention among employers and employees...more

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Clarity at last? German Federal Labor Court Explains the Rules for Recording Working Time

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After almost three months, Germany’s Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht, or BAG) has published the reasons for its decision that employers must record working hours in Germany. The guidelines for recording working time...more

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New Hurdles for Employers in Germany – The Sharpening of the Law on Proof of Essential Working Conditions and its Consequences

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The European Union (EU) in 2019 launched a civil law directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the EU. The directive stipulates that the rights and obligations set out therein must apply to all employment...more

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German Federal Cabinet Approves Bill to Increase the Minimum Wage

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As early as the end of January 2022, German Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil presented a draft bill governing the minimum wage. Although this draft has not yet been published, it was made available to various news...more

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Littler Global Guide - Germany - Q4 2021

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Infection Protection Act Amended - New Legislation Enacted - According to the amendments to the Infection Protection Act, which came into force on November 24, 2021, and apply until March 19, 2022, employers and employees...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

German Employment Law - Most Important Changes for 2022

2022 has several changes in store for employment law. We outline the top 10 of the most important changes in our Insight. 1. Special regulations on COVID-19 in 2022 The so-called "Corona bonus" of EUR 1,500.00, which can be...more

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Abschluss der Koalitionsverhand-lungen – Erste Übersicht über die Vorhaben im Arbeitsrecht

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SPD, FDP und Grüne haben eine Einigung über den Koalitionsvertrag erzielt. Das am Mittwoch, den 24. November 2021 veröffentlichte Regelwerk bekennt sich zu einem modernen, sozialen und nachhaltigen Staat und enthält konkrete...more

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[Event] Law After Work - Reform Of Working Time Law And Update 2020 - March 12th, Munich, Germany

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Join us for “Recht After Work”, where we will be discussing current developments and practical possibilities for shaping labour law in Germany. Please note, this event will be presented fully in German. With the "Right...more

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[Event] Law After Work - Reform Of Working Time Law And Update 2020 - March 5th, Düsseldorf, Germany

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Join us for “Recht After Work”, where we will be discussing current developments and practical possibilities for shaping labour law in Germany. Please note, this event will be presented fully in German. With the "Right...more

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