Protection against Dismissal / Unfair Dismissal

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Protection against Dismissal / Unfair Dismissal
Litigation as a weapon against the risk of default
A new ruling by the Hamm Regional Labour Court shows that continued employment whilst legal proceedings are ongoing may be reasonable even following dismissal on disciplinary grounds.
20.10.2026
Jan Tibor Lelley

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Protection against Dismissal / Unfair Dismissal
Federal Labour Court (BAG): No prima facie evidence for registered post with return receipt
Termination and beM invitation: Proof of receipt must be provided
01.09.2026
Roger Ebert

A series of colorful, polygonal faces facing each other, rendered in a minimalist style – Symbolic of Deepfakes in the employment relationship

Protection against Dismissal / Unfair Dismissal
Deepfakes in the employment relationship – off-duty conduct and consequences under employment law
Misconduct outside working hours can also have consequences under employment law – particularly when it involves sexualised deepfakes affecting colleagues.
05.05.2026
Tobias Grambow, Penelope Paula Pelz

Two surveillance cameras are mounted on the inside walls of a building corner and point in opposite directions. The perspective is taken from the bottom up.

Protection against Dismissal / Unfair Dismissal
Employee Surveillance During Sick Leave Is Permissible
Federal Labor Court rules when employers may hire private investigators to monitor allegedly sick employees
10.06.2025
Thomas Geißler

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Protection against Dismissal / Unfair Dismissal
Proof of receipt of termination sent by registered mail requires postal delivery confirmation
Federal Labor Court increases employer's burden of proof for the receipt of a termination sent by registered mail asking for a specific delivery confirmation issued by post office
13.05.2025
Sabine Feindura

Three people toasting together with a coffee

Blog: Employment Contract
Fired for skipping courses! When works council members skip training courses and incorrectly document working hours.
01.04.2025
Tanja Radoux

Instand dismissal for privately venting on social media?

Blog: Data protection / Data Privacy
Instand dismissal for privately venting on social media? Private posts on social media which go off the rails can be grounds for termination without notice.
03.01.2025
Sabine Feindura

Sick or not sick? That is the question!

Blog: Employment Contract
Sick or not sick? That is the question! How credible is a sickness certificate shortly before the end of the employment relationship?
17.12.2024
Thomas Geißler

Long-term illness – when can employees be dismissed?

Employment Contract | Protection against Dismissal / Unfair Dismissal
Long-term illness – when can employees be dismissed? Great care is necessary if employers would like to dismiss employees on long-term sick leave
03.12.2024
Dr. Markus Dreyer

Bullying among colleagues: Is the employer required to pay compensation?

Blog: Employment Contract
Bullying among colleagues: Is the employer required to pay compensation? When is an employee who has been bullied entitled to claim compensation?
03.09.2024
Sabine Feindura

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