If an employee has to go into quarantine during their working vacation due to an official order, even though they are not ill with coronavirus, they can demand their vacation days back from their employer. The Hamm Regional Labor Court made a ruling to this effect on 27.01.2022. The case is now before the European Court of Justice, as the Federal Labor Court referred the case to it. Can employees
If an employee is regularly absent from work due to frequent short-term illnesses, they can be dismissed by their employer. This was decided by the Düsseldorf Regional Labor Court in a ruling dated May 17, 2022 (14 Sa 825/21). The competent judges based their decision, among other things, on a negative health prognosis for the employee and an impairment of the employer's operational interests.
Working from home has become an integral part of many employees' everyday working lives. In addition to work, it is easier to be more flexible there than in the office, to look after children and to feel comfortable within your own four walls. But there are also dangers lurking in the home office: In the worst case, inaccurate recording of working hours can lead to dismissal. We have
The internet portal eBay Kleinanzeigen is becoming increasingly popular with employers to find new employees. However, similar guidelines apply on the portal as in the traditional way. It is clear that no applicant may be discriminated against because of their origin, religion or gender. If this does happen, the company faces hefty penalties. So
In a decision dated May 20, 2022, the Regional Labour Court of Cologne ruled that if the works council refuses to approve a special payment, a decision by the conciliation committee can replace it (9 TaBV 19/22). The Cologne Regional Labor Court thus contradicts previous rulings. In Germany, works councils have a right of co-determination in matters relating to wage setting in companies and businesses. This right of co-determination is
