Employers and employees can not terminate an employment relationship whenever they want. The following deadlines apply:
… in case of an Ordinary Termination
- Employer must obtain a statement from the works council.
Deadline: 1 week
- Employee can file opposition.
Deadline: 3 weeks
- Worker must report pregnancy
Deadline: 2 weeks
- Worker must notify the severe disability
Deadline: 1 month
… in case of Extraordinary Termination
• Period of notice until the statement of recognition of the termination´s reasons.
Deadline: 2 weeks
• Employer must obtain a statement from the works council.
Deadline: 3 days
• Employers must request the approval of the Integration Office in order to terminate a disabled employee.
Deadline: 2 weeks
• Employers must have the approval from the Health Authority to terminate the employment relationship with a pregnant woman.
Deadline: 2 weeks
• Employers must file an application with the Labor Court to terminate their works council members.
Deadline: 2 weeks
… in the case of a temporary employment contract
• Employee may file complaint against their time limitation.
Deadline: 3 weeks
[See: Fixed Term Employment Contracts]
Final Deadlines
Time limit• Open claims from a terminated employment relationship. Deadline: according to agreement Employment Contract• Summary of the employment activities Deadline: 1 month
[See: Employment Contracts > Form and Content]