BAG ruling: Probationary period in fixed-term contracts - no more rigid limits
In its ruling of October 30, 2025 (case no. 2 AZR 160/24), the Federal Labor Court (BAG) threw the previously frequently used rule of thumb for probationary periods in fixed-term employment contracts overboard. A fixed percentage of the fixed-term duration is no longer permissible. What does this mean for employers and employees? Why this ruling is relevant Until now, many courts and employers have
