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
A heatwave is currently rolling across Europe and many employees are asking themselves: Am I entitled to time off in the heat? Let's take a closer look at the provisions of employment law. Extreme temperatures often occur in summer. This has an impact on concentration and, particularly in the case of manual work, on performance. In addition to sufficient fluids, air-conditioned
Bekanntlich haben Arbeitnehmer während der Elternzeit einen besonderen Schutz vor Kündigungen. Nur in Ausnahmefällen ist dabei eine Kündigung rechtmäßig. Das Landesarbeitsgericht (LAG) Berlin-Brandenburg musste sich nun mit einem solchen Ausnahmefall beschäftigen und erklärte die Kündigung für wirksam. Der Arbeitgeber hatte der Arbeitnehmerin aus betriebsbedingten Gründen eine Änderungskündigung ausgesprochen. Dieser Kündigung hatte zuvor auch das zuständige
