Since July 10, 2007 at the latest, it has become increasingly difficult for smokers to smoke in public places. On this day, the law on protection against the dangers of passive smoking came into force. In addition, laws at state level also regulate the smoking ban in restaurants, for example. But what about the rights of smokers in the
Time out. Recharge your batteries and clear your head again. This is what recreational leave is for and why there is a legal entitlement for employees in Germany. It doesn't matter whether you simply spend your vacation at home or go on a trip. What the Federal Leave Act (BurlG) regulates in detail and what rights and obligations apply to
Mental illnesses have been on the rise in Germany for several years. These are often associated with longer periods of individual sick leave due to depression or anxiety disorders. Longer periods of sick leave for individual employees can also jeopardize their jobs. For this reason, employers regularly conduct a so-called BEM interview. If a letter with an invitation to a BEM meeting arrives in the letterbox, this has the effect of
As an employee, you are entitled to time off or paid special leave. The death of a close relative, the illness of a child or your own wedding are the best known cases. However, there are usually other options available to you. The German Civil Code (BGB), the Federal Leave Act (BUrlG), your employment contract or the applicable collective agreement oblige your employer to grant you
Suspicion of theft in the employment relationship is a serious accusation for employers and an existential threat for employees. In such cases, a termination without notice is often issued - often on the basis of mere suspicion. However, the decisive factor is that such a dismissal is usually invalid without a proper hearing on suspicion. It is therefore crucial for both sides
Gender-equitable language not only causes conflicts in society, but increasingly also in the employment relationship. More and more frequently, the question arises as to whether employers are allowed to oblige their employees to use certain forms of language - and what the consequences are under employment law if employees refuse to do so. It becomes particularly explosive when warnings or even dismissal are issued. This is where employment law
