The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Regional Labor Court issued an important ruling in November 23 regarding the requirements for the external form of employment references (LAG Mecklenburg-Vorpommern v. 2.11.2023 - 5 Sa 35/23). According to this ruling, it must be clear at first glance who issued the reference and what position they hold in the company. The corresponding signature
Can a job advertisement describing a sales team as "young and dynamic" be age-discriminatory? The judges of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Regional Labor Court (LAG) had to answer this question. The verdict was clear: The average reader would recognize that the job was being advertised. There was no age discrimination (judgment of 17.10.2023 - 2 Sa 61/23). This means that a
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 February 2024 include: For all taxpayers: Germany ticket for mini-jobbers For all taxpayers: Exceptional burden in the case of liposuction For all
The statutory minimum wage per hour in Germany has been raised. Since January 1, 2024, this has been 12.41 euros. This applies regardless of how many hours someone works. The minimum wage therefore also applies to mini-jobs. What are the exceptions to the minimum wage? The minimum wage does not apply to Young people under the age of 18 who have not completed vocational training. Trainees (regardless of age)
