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?
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.
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
