Neues Jahr, neue Regeln: Auch 2024 treten zahlreiche Änderungen im Arbeitsrecht und anderen Bereichen in Kraft, die Arbeitgeber und Arbeitnehmer dringend beachten sollten. Darüber hinaus befinden sich einige Vorhaben in den letzten Zügen und sollen zeitnah verabschiedet werden. Wo es mehr Geld gibt, welche Prämie ausläuft, warum sich Minijobber freuen können und über welche Vorhaben
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