Protection against dismissal for dismissed managing directors: LAG Hesse strengthens employee rights
In a ruling dated February 28, 2025 (case no. 14 SLa 578/24), the Higher Labor Court of Hesse (LAG) ruled that dismissed managing directors are subject to general protection against dismissal under the Dismissal Protection Act (KSchG) under certain conditions. This ruling has significant implications for the treatment of former board representatives under employment law. The case: Dismissal and dismissal of a managing director The plaintiff had been employed by the company since April
