Termination agreements are a common way to end an employment relationship in 2021. Here, the employee and employer mutually agree on the respective terms of termination of the employment contract. This often avoids tiresome legal disputes or court proceedings regarding termination, notice periods or the severance pay to be paid. Both parties agree to the terms and conditions of the employment relationship.
A pack of printer paper here, a few stamps there or a quick pack of screws from the warehouse... It's not so bad to take these little things from the workplace, is it? Wrong! Theft at the workplace is not a trivial offense and normally justifies extraordinary dismissal. The material value is irrelevant. Whether of high value or just a small item
Summertime is travel time. Many employees use the warm season to use their vacation entitlement to relax and travel. In Germany, the Federal Leave Act (BUrlG) stipulates that every employee has a legally guaranteed entitlement to vacation. But what happens if this vacation entitlement cannot be used up throughout the year? We clarify the most important questions for you
A dismissal is a severe blow in the life of any employee. From one moment to the next, they are confronted with the threat of unemployment and the associated social decline. Not least because of the considerable impact of job loss, Germany has an employee-friendly dismissal protection law. However, basic rules must also be observed here. In the following article
Works councils have become an integral part of our economic life. Their position in the company and their rights and duties are regulated in particular by the Works Constitution Act. The works council represents the interests of the employees vis-à-vis the employer and works together with the employer for the benefit of the company. In order to minimize the employer's influence on this body, the elected works council members must
Owner liability for company vehicles is a highly complex problem area that many entrepreneurs and fleet managers do not adequately address. There are many dangers in this field that should be kept in mind. Failure to do so can quickly lead to unpleasant consequences, high fines and even prison sentences. In this article, we explain what you need to know
