Can employers reclaim money from employees if they are idle while working from home? The Regional Labor Court in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ruled in a judgment that the employer must prove that the employee did not perform their work and to what extent. If the employer cannot prove this, there is no entitlement to repayment (Ref.: 5 Sa 15/23).
Severance pay is often paid by the employer when an employment relationship is terminated. Although there is generally no entitlement to a severance payment, it is often granted in order to avoid an action for unfair dismissal or to end ongoing legal proceedings by means of a settlement. It should be noted that the severance payment must also be taxed. For employees
Can the managing director invoke protection against dismissal in accordance with Section 613a BGB in the event of a transfer of business just like ordinary employees? The Federal Labor Court ruled that the employment relationship is transferred to the new employer, but not the position as managing director (judgment of July 20, 2023, Ref.: 6 AZR 228/22). The Regional Labor Court in Hamm had dismissed the employee's claim for
