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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

No wages received: What to do if your employer doesn't pay on time?

No wages received: What to do if your employer doesn't pay on time?

It's a dilemma that can affect any employee. Despite the work performed, the boss either does not pay the salary at all or pays it much later. At the same time, however, the employee has to pay their bills and living expenses such as rent, food and transportation costs. Although employees may be entitled to financial assistance from the state, this is often not an option for them.
Visiting the doctor during working hours - what does employment law say?

Visiting the doctor during working hours - what does employment law say?

Finding a doctor's appointment has become very difficult for many people. Appointments are becoming fewer, doctors' surgeries scarcer and consultation hours shorter. In addition, many employees are struggling with the fact that they often have little time due to work commitments. So can visits to the doctor be completed within the working hours agreed in the employment contract in order to avoid the long queues for appointments?

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

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