After long public discussions, the short-time allowance is increased. The corresponding draft law was passed yesterday by the Bundestag. The following changes then occur: •The short-time work allowance is gradually...more
The German government has agreed on additional benefit packages worth billions. Companies that recently implemented short-time work and their employees are to profit from this....more
This article focuses on employment law issues that German companies may face during the pandemic, specifically in respect of short-time work benefits, home office work, salary payments during work absences, vacation time and...more