Nowadays, crowdworking and corresponding provider platforms such as AppJobber, Freelancer or Clickworker are becoming increasingly popular. Companies are tempted by the opportunity to work conveniently and flexibly from home via the internet. However, many activities and employers do not give a particularly reputable impression. Employees who work in crowdworking / crowdsourcing are often perceived as an army of
As an employee, dismissal for operational reasons is often like a slap in the face. Fears about the future are often mixed with a feeling of powerlessness. Many dismissals, including dismissals for operational reasons, are legally contestable. On 2 September 2020, the Cologne Regional Labour Court (LAG) ruled in favour of an employee who took legal action against his dismissal for operational reasons. The ruling was justified on the grounds that the employer had permanently
In the course of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more employees have switched from the office or company to working from home. Current regulations such as the Corona Occupational Health and Safety Ordinance enable many employees to work from home. In political discourse, there is even talk of a general right to work from home or an obligation to work from home. Agreements between employers and employees are often made at short notice. This must
An employee of a parcel delivery company stole a liter of disinfectant and a towel roll from his workplace in March 2020. The subsequent dismissal without notice by the employer has now been confirmed by the Düsseldorf Regional Labor Court. The background: Theft of disinfectant / termination without notice The employee, who was employed as a loader and unloader and as a vehicle washer, carried out a number of tasks during the night shift of the
The SARS-CoV-2 Occupational Health and Safety Ordinance, which regulates additional and temporary measures, came into force today (27.01.2021). This ordinance is a binding legal regulation that ensures the protection of employees during the coronavirus pandemic, regardless of the size of the company. What changes come into force with the Occupational Health and Safety Ordinance? The following occupational health and safety regulations continue to apply: Compliance with the
In the case of a civil servant who fell ill in January 2017 as a result of an industrial accident and who was transferred to early retirement in 2019 after a brief attempt at reintegration due to the consequential damage to his health, the Administrative Court of Trier has now ruled against his claim for financial compensation for his entitlement to remaining leave. The plaintiff, who was in an active employment contract at the time of the
