Newsblog on the topic of employment law

June 12, 2025 Labor law, News

Termination despite a promise of employment: when a probationary period termination is in breach of trust

Background: Surprising dismissal despite promise The Düsseldorf Higher Labor Court (Landesarbeitsgericht, LAG) had to rule on a case on January 14, 2025 (case no. 3 SLa 317/24) in which a commercial lawyer was dismissed shortly before the end of his probationary period despite a verbal promise of employment. The employer - represented by the senior authorized signatory - had given the employee another five weeks' notice.

June 4, 2025 Labor law, Tips & guide

No wages received: What to do if your employer doesn't pay on time?

It's a dilemma that can affect any employee. Despite the work performed, the boss either does not pay the salary at all or pays it much later. At the same time, however, the employee has to pay their bills and living expenses such as rent, food and transportation costs. Although employees may be entitled to financial assistance from the state, this is often not an option for them.

May 26, 2025 Labor law, Tips & guide

Visiting the doctor during working hours - what does employment law say?

Finding a doctor's appointment has become very difficult for many people. Appointments are becoming fewer, doctors' surgeries scarcer and consultation hours shorter. In addition, many employees are struggling with the fact that they often have little time due to work commitments. So can visits to the doctor be completed within the working hours agreed in the employment contract in order to avoid the long queues for appointments?

16 May 2025 Labor law, Tips & guide

Maternity protection in the employment relationship: protection for mother and child

The family has a high status in our society. For this reason, expectant mothers and the new life being born are given a special legal status within the employment relationship. The legislator has created a separate law with a variety of different regulations to protect both the health and the financial security of the family. The

May 8, 2025 Labor law, News, Tax law-tax advice

Parental allowance 2025: New income limits and changes to parallel receipt

Significant changes to parental allowance came into force on April 1, 2025. These relate in particular to the income limits for entitlement and the possibility of both parents receiving parental allowance at the same time. Uniform income limit of 175,000 euros For births from April 1, 2025, the income limit for receiving parental allowance will be set at a uniform 175,000 euros taxable income.

April 21, 2025 Labor law, News

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