Termination Agreement: What happens in Germany if a contractual termination agreement has been already been signed and the employee dies afterwards? Is the termination agreement still valid? The Landesarbeitsgericht Baden-Württemberg has already decided (judgement of 15.12.2021, 2 Sa 11/21). If the death of the employee occurs during the contract conclusion phase of Read more
Leave despite Corona quarantine Order If an employee does not submit a medical certificate of incapacity for work despite an official quarantine order, vacation days will be credited: Cologne Regional Labor Court, judgment of 13.12.2021, 2 Sa 488/21 Employees who have to go into an officially ordered quarantine during their Read more
Working hours and allowed breaks When should you start working? How many breaks do you have? How long does your break last? How have your working hours been distributed throughout the whole week? All those information will be provided to you in your contract of employment. Daily working time According Read more
Going home from work is not automatically covered by life insurance Federal Social Court of Kassel (Case B 2 U 9/19 R) Sometimes life does not go as planned. The case we are reviewing with you today is unfortunately concerning the tragic car accident of Hannes Hanke. The Case: Mr. Read more
Working hours and allowed breaks When should you start working? How many breaks do you have? How long does your break last? How have your working hours been distributed throughout the whole week? All those information will be provided to you in your contract of employment. Daily working time According Read more