Category: Arbeitsrecht

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

The Federal Labor Court (BAG) ruled on April 16, 2025 (case no. 10 AZR 80/24) that the payment of remuneration in the form of cryptocurrencies such as Ether (ETH) is generally permissible - albeit subject to certain conditions. This ruling has far-reaching implications for the design of remuneration models in the digital world of work. The case: Commissions in Ether The plaintiff

The distinction between self-employment and dependent employment is a constant source of legal uncertainty - especially in the construction industry. In three rulings on February 20, 2025, the Hessian State Social Court clarified that supposedly self-employed construction workers are subject to social security contributions under certain conditions. We have summarized what this means and the practical consequences here for