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Termination despite a promise of employment: when a probationary period termination is in breach of trust

Termination despite a promise of employment: when a probationary period termination is in breach of trust

Background: Surprising dismissal despite promise The Düsseldorf Higher Labor Court (Landesarbeitsgericht, LAG) had to rule on a case on January 14, 2025 (case no. 3 SLa 317/24) in which a commercial lawyer was dismissed shortly before the end of his probationary period despite a verbal promise of employment. The employer - represented by the senior authorized signatory - had given the employee another five weeks' notice.

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Client letter June 2025

Our client letter is sent out monthly via our newsletter and contains upcoming tax dates as well as all kinds of tax tips and news. For our interested readers, we offer this information here for free download. Topics in June 2025 include: For all taxpayers: On the exercise of discretion when setting a late payment surcharge For all taxpayers: Losses from capital assets due to

Changed application of the fifths rule in the wage tax deduction procedure: What will change from 2025

Changed application of the one-fifth rule in the wage tax deduction procedure

Since January 1, 2025, the application of the so-called fifth rule in the wage tax deduction procedure has been abolished. Why was the procedure abolished? Simplification: Employers should have less administrative work. Shift to the tax return: In future, the regulation can only be applied via the annual income tax return. Effects on employees Avoid gross-net shock: In the case of one-off payments (e.g. severance payments), the first payslip can be

More support and relief for family carers: higher benefits in 2025

More support and relief for family carers: higher benefits in 2025

From January 1, 2025, care allowance and care benefits in kind will be increased by 4.5 %. Benefits for those affected Increased net amount: People in need of care will receive more money to support them. Relief for carers: More financial resources make it possible to increase leisure time or additional relief in care. Background to the adjustment Covering increased costs: Care costs have risen significantly in recent years. Recognition

New supplementary income limits for early retirement: More financial leeway from 2025

New supplementary income limits for early retirement: More financial leeway from 2025

Since January 1, 2025, new supplementary income limits have applied for recipients of a full reduced earning capacity pension. Up to €19,661.25 per year may be earned without the pension being reduced. What does this mean for pensioners? Increased allowance: Anyone who receives a full pension due to reduced earning capacity can now earn more without any disadvantages. No reduction in pension: The new framework

Parental allowance 2025

Parental allowance 2025: New income limits and changes to parallel receipt

Significant changes to parental allowance came into force on April 1, 2025. These relate in particular to the income limits for entitlement and the possibility of both parents receiving parental allowance at the same time. Uniform income limit of 175,000 euros For births from April 1, 2025, the income limit for receiving parental allowance will be set at a uniform 175,000 euros taxable income.

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