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
Der Europäische Gerichtshof (EuGH) hat entschieden, dass der Austritt aus der Kirche allein keine Kündigung rechtfertigt (Urteil vom 17.03.2026, Az. C-258/24). Die Entscheidung stärkt die Rechte von Arbeitnehmern bei kirchlichen Arbeitgebern deutlich. Der Fall und die Entscheidung Eine Sozialpädagogin bei der Caritas trat während ihrer Elternzeit aus der katholischen Kirche aus. Nachdem sie einen Wiedereintritt
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
The increasing digitalization of the world of work also poses new challenges for employment law. This is particularly evident in platform companies such as delivery services, where employees are often organized via apps. The Federal Labor Court (BAG) made an important decision on the question of where a works council can be elected in such companies in its ruling of 28.01.2026 (case no. 7 ABR 23/24).
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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
