Darf der Arbeitgeber eine Betriebsratswahl für unwirksam erklären, weil sich nicht genügend Kandidaten für das Amt bewerben und gewählt werden? Nein, urteilte jetzt das Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG) und stellte fest, dass auch ein kleinerer Betriebsrat zulässig sein kann (Urt. v. 24. April 2024, Az. 7 ABR 26/23). Was passiert, wenn sich nicht genügend Kandidaten gemäß der
Trainees in a dual training program (in-company training) receive a training allowance, which serves to ensure that they can earn a living during their training. For this reason, it is at the center of many prospective trainees' considerations. We clarify the most important questions for you on the subject of training allowance and answer what trainees in Germany are entitled to. Table of contents: How much
If an employee refuses to wear the work clothing prescribed by the employer, in the worst case scenario, the employee must expect to be dismissed. This is shown by a recent ruling by the Solingen Labor Court (judgment of 15.03.2024, Ref.: 1 Ca 1749/23). Even rules that are perceived as petty can have massive consequences for employees. A dress code in companies can be perceived as annoying by employees.
If a professor is found guilty of plagiarism, dismissal for conduct-related reasons is permissible even without a prior warning and hearing. This was recently decided by the Bonn Labor Court, which had to rule on the dismissal of a professor for conduct-related reasons due to plagiarism in her publications (judgment of 24.04.24, ref.: 2 Ca 345/23). The court based its decision on a significant violation of labor law
The use of artificial intelligence in the workplace is currently a hotly debated topic in many companies. The European Parliament's AI Act, which was passed on April 13, 2024, has now been added to this debate and has far-reaching implications for the use of such systems in companies. But what do employers now have to consider as a result of the AI Act?
