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January 19, 2021 Labor law, News

Incapacity for work does not entitle the employee to accumulate vacation entitlements indefinitely

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

January 12, 2021 Labor law, News

Mask requirement and exemption certificates at the workplace - current rulings

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

January 5, 2021 News, Tax law-tax advice

Preview of the tax dates in February 2021

11.02. - VAT, income tax, church tax on income tax The three-day grace period for payment ends on 15.01. for receipt of payment. This deadline does not apply to cash payments and payments by check. Due date for social security contributions January 2020 The contributions are due in the estimated amount of the contribution debt on the third last bank working day of the month at the latest. The following therefore applies for January

January 4, 2021 News, Tax law-tax advice

December aid can be applied for / November aid until 31.01.2021

We would like to provide our clients and interested parties with an up-to-date overview of the November and December aid due to the corona measures. Applications for December aid can be submitted from now until 31.03.2021. Applications for November aid - if not already submitted - can be submitted until 31.01.2021. In principle, companies of all sizes (including public and non-profit organizations), businesses and the self-employed are eligible,

January 2, 2021 News, Tax law-tax advice

Client letter January 2021

Our client letter is sent out monthly via our newsletter and contains upcoming tax deadlines as well as all kinds of tax tips and news. To receive the client letter regularly by e-mail, you are welcome to subscribe to our newsletter: Subscribe to newsletter! Content in January 2021 For all taxpayers: Costs for the treatment of lipoedema as an extraordinary expense? For all

December 29, 2020 Labor law, News

Current ruling: Short-time working allowance for managing directors

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.