Category: Arbeitsrecht

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.

The Stuttgart Labor Court has ruled at first instance that a dismissal without notice for the introduction of short-time work may be justified under certain conditions. The question of whether and, if so, under what conditions a dismissal without notice for the introduction of short-time working is possible is controversial in case law and has not yet been decided by the highest court. The question arises

In a recent ruling, the Federal Labor Court clarified that the statutory extension of notice periods pursuant to Section 622 (2) BGB does not apply to employees in private households. Although there is unequal treatment with company employees, this is justified. BAG ruling from 11.06.2020 - Ref.: 2 AZR 660/19 The facts of the case The specific case involves