The question of whether employers are permitted to stipulate that employees may not wear religious symbols in the workplace is increasingly coming to the fore. In particular, the headscarf, which for many Muslim women is a symbol of identity, is repeatedly the subject of judicial controversy. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has now handed down an eagerly awaited landmark ruling on this issue.
During the current vacation period, many employees take the opportunity to leave their everyday stress and worries at home behind and relax on a vacation trip. But there are a few things to bear in mind. Since 01.08.2021, new, stricter travel regulations have been in force for people returning from abroad. These regulations also have a significant impact on employees. We clarify
What was once considered body jewelry for sailors or criminals has long since arrived in the middle of society - tattoos. From small stars as an accessory to large, all-over tattoos, it is fashionable to decorate your skin with color. However, caution is advised: Anyone with the „wrong“ tattoo may have to face dismissal.
Working from home has fundamentally changed everyday working life in Germany during the coronavirus crisis. To combat the pandemic, employers were obliged to offer their employees the opportunity to work from home wherever possible. Although the Bundestag decided in mid-June that there was still an epidemic situation of national importance, the
