Category: Arbeitsrecht

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

In response to the worsening coronavirus situation, more and more employers are making it compulsory for employees to wear masks at work. Many employees submit exemption certificates to their employer certifying that they cannot wear a mask or mouth-nose covering due to health impairments or for health reasons. Are these certificates sufficient for the employee to

The coronavirus crisis is hitting many companies hard. To mitigate these consequences somewhat, short-time working allowance is being granted. This is intended to support companies and preserve as many jobs as possible. The question therefore arises as to whether managing directors can also receive short-time working allowance. The Speyer Social Court has recently dealt with this question in summary proceedings.