Lawmakers decided not to extend into the “epidemic situation of national scope” beyond November. Instead, the Infection Protection Act was amended. After the Bundesrat also approved the amendment to the law on Nov. 19, 2021, the law will enter into force as of Nov. 22, 2021. In the future, only employees with 3G status (vaccinated,...
Repeated tardiness may justify ordinary termination of the employment relationship If an employee is late for work on four consecutive working days, the repeated tardiness may justify the ordinary termination of the employment relationship. If the employee also shows no awareness of wrongdoing, no prior warning of the misconduct is required. This was the...
In private chats, people often write something without giving it much thought. From time to time, statements are made which the employer does not like and which it is better not to hear. But what happens if the employer notices such a remark and issues a notice of termination because of these remarks in private...
Special protection against dismissal applies to severely disabled persons: Without the approval of the Integration Office, dismissal of severely disabled persons is generally invalid! According to the will of the legislator, severely disabled employees should enjoy special protection due to their handicap. This is expressed in particular in the special protection against dismissal, which is...
If employees are unable to work due to illness, they are generally entitled to continued payment of remuneration in accordance with the Continued Payment of Remuneration Act. But what happens if the notice of termination and sick leave are submitted at the same time? However, if a dispute arises over the question of illness, the...
