labour law basics
Labour Law Basics
Please find below general information about Labour Law in Germany. You can use it as first overview. However, please note that a legal advice in the single case may deviate, because the circumstances of the concrete situation always have a big influence.
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Dismissal
The employment relationship can be terminated by a single party (employer or employee) by way of dismissal, with immediate effect (extraordinary dismissal, for goog cause) or observing the notice period (proper dismissal).
Requirements:
- Content and form
- Dismissal with immediate effect (good cause, fast reaction)
- Notice period
- Protection of employees
(Dismissal Protection Act, discrimination, public policy, good faith, special protection) - Legal action to contest the validity of a dismissal
Settlement agreement
In a settlement agreement, employer and employee agree mutually that the employment relationship will expire on termination date immediately after signing or after a certain period of time, e.g. corresponding to the notice period.