Dismissal for behavioural reasons: When is it permissible?
Conflicts occasionally arise in the world of work that can lead to dismissal for behavioural reasons. But when is such a dismissal legal and what should you do if you are
Conflicts occasionally arise in the world of work that can lead to dismissal for behavioural reasons. But when is such a dismissal legal and what should you do if you are
The instrument of the warning letter is used in various forms in many areas of law. Tenants who do not comply with the tenancy agreement can receive warnings, as can entrepreneurs who advertise unfairly,
Nicht immer läuft beim Hausbau, der Renovierung oder anderen planerischen oder handwerklichen Aufträgen alles glatt. Wir zählen viele Bauunternehmen und Handwerksbetriebe zu unseren Mandanten; soweit keine Interessenkollusion besteht, vertreten wir
Der Gebrauchtwagenkauf ist das wohl schillerndste Feld bem Kauf gebrauchter Sachen: nirgendwo wird so viel gelogen und betrogen. Das Fahrzeug soll gerade TÜV und AU erhalten haben und natürlich unfallfrei
Jedes Unternehmen, von der kleinen Tischlerwerkstatt über den mittelständischen Produktionsbetrieb bis hin zum großen Bauunternehmen, hat Kunden, die ihre Rechnungen nicht bezahlten. Hohe Außenstände führen nicht selten in die Insolvenz
„NUR KLARE VERTRÄGE SIND GUTE VERTRÄGE“ Unter diesem Motto entwerfen wir Verträge, damit es nach Vertragsschluss nicht zu Unstimmigkeiten wegen undeutlicher Vertragsklauseln kommt. Unsere Verträge sind logisch gegliedert und enthalten klare,
The introduction of short-time working in a company is subject to the condition that the employer assumes that the loss of work will only be temporary. Dismissals for operational reasons, on the other hand, require a longer-term or permanent loss of employment.
In einem bemerkenswerten Fall der Tierhalterhaftung, den unsere Kanzlei über zwei Instanzen erfolgreich begleitet hat, standen die Rechte eines Geschädigten im Fokus, dessen Fahrzeug durch ein entlaufenes Rind erheblich beschädigt
As is well known, employment relationships can be terminated not only by termination without notice or with notice, but it is also possible to terminate the contract by mutual agreement by means of a cancellation agreement. We answer some of the questions that
A frequently asked question in labour law advice is: „How much is the severance payment?“ Both employers who want to give notice and employees who have been dismissed want to know,
If an employee receives notice of dismissal - whether with or without notice - they must file an action for protection against dismissal with the labour court within three weeks if the termination of the employment relationship is not in accordance with the law.
Labour law in Germany is complex, especially when it comes to appealing to the labour court in cases of dismissal. § Section 4 of the Dismissal Protection Act (KSchG) regulates important aspects that every employee should be aware of.
Oberlandesgericht CelleIm Namen des VolkesUrteil 20 U 9/23 —— 8 O 203/22 (Landgericht Verden) In dem Rechtsstreit T Beklagter und Berufungskläger, Prozessbevollmächtigte:Anwaltsgesellschaft B gegen R Kläger und Berufungsbeklagter, Prozessbevollmächtigte:Anwaltsbüro Witte
In the digital age, private communication channels such as WhatsApp are playing an increasingly important role - including in the world of work. Many employees use private chat groups to discuss colleagues and superiors. But
The Federal Labour Court (BAG) recently issued an important ruling (Ref. 5 AZR 137/23; press release) that deals with the credibility of certificates of incapacity for work (AU certificates). This judgement is particularly relevant for employers
Incapacity for work due to illness is a frequent and sensitive topic in labour law. It becomes particularly complex when it comes to so-called continuing illnesses. In this blog post, we shed light on the current legal
n labour law, it often comes down to the finer points of contracts. A judgement by the Nienburg Labour Court (Ref. 1 Ca 165/22) in which we won a victory for our client,
On what grounds can an employer actually give notice of dismissal? It is becoming increasingly common to hear about dismissal protection proceedings that revolve around supposedly trivial matters. On 26 February 2010, for example, the Rhineland-Palatinate Regional Labour Court ruled on
The Bremen-Bremerhaven Labour Court has ruled on an employee's claim to overtime pay in a case (judgment of 13 April 2021, case no. 7 Ca 7186/20) in which we represented the defendant
Overtime in the employment relationship Overtime is a frequent topic in labour law that concerns many employees and employers. The question often arises as to whether overtime worked by order or with authorisation
Company pension is not covered by collective bargaining exclusion period We had already pointed out a few months ago (see Higher EWE pension for former ÜNH/EWE employees) that the Federal Labour Court had determined that EWE AG
4d O 1/24 Düsseldorf Regional Court ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE Judgment In the civil proceedings brought by S GmbH, represented by its managing director, the plaintiff, represented by Witte, Steveker, lawyers, against
Higher Regional Court of Celle, 322 SsBs 71/12 (406 Js 27090/11 StA Verden) Decision In the fine case against - Defence lawyer: Witte & Steveker, Sulingen - for a traffic offence, the 2nd District Court of Celle has ruled in favour of the defendant.
Case no.: 23 C 0301/12Announced on 17 April 2013 JUDGMENT In the legal dispute between the plaintiff, attorney-at-law Witte & Steveker, Sulingen, 00348-12/BS/Oe and attorney-at-law K Cologne, the Local Court of Bremen, on the
In a decision worth reading, the Oldenburg Labour Court has dealt with the question of the grounds on which a head of an office in the public sector can be transferred and warned. Oldenburg Labour Court In
The reasons: The parties initially disputed the rescission of the purchase contract for a used VW van dated 7 November 2009, which the plaintiff purchased from the defendant as a vehicle dealer for € 3,900.00 under the terms of the contract.
(1) When determining the value in dispute in preliminary injunction proceedings, the value in dispute stated by the applicant at the beginning of the proceedings must be taken into account. The information in the warning letter is decisive in this respect. 2.
In the world of work, agreements between employers and employees are of crucial importance. One interesting aspect of this is the legally binding effect of waivers of dismissal. A judgement by the Lower Saxony Regional Labour Court (LAG Niedersachsen) from
The entitlement to continued payment of remuneration in the event of illness lapses in accordance with Section 3 (1) of the Continued Remuneration Act (EFZG) if the employee has culpably caused the incapacity for work. However, this requires a particularly reckless or
Anyone wishing to give notice of termination must be familiar with the formal requirements that both employer and employee must fulfil. This is because formal errors can quickly lead to a dismissal becoming invalid. This article offers
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