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
Dismissal due to illness is a particularly sensitive issue in labour law. Many employees believe that dismissal during illness is generally not permitted - but this is not correct. Under certain
The planned closure of the Continental plant in Stolzenau is causing great uncertainty among employees. As recently as 2023, it was said that no job cuts were planned - now all 110 jobs are to be lost.
On 27 September 2024, numerous employees of Monacor International GmbH in Bremen received their redundancy notices. The reason: a planned plant shutdown at the Bremen site. These compulsory redundancies have left many of those affected
Employment reference must contain the date of termination and not the date of issue The date on which an employment reference is issued must indicate the date on which the employment relationship was legally terminated. However, it does not have to state the
Determining the gross monthly salary for calculating severance pay in accordance with Section 1a KSchG is a complex issue that requires special attention. We have already provided information on severance payments in labour law in an earlier article
Many employees regularly work overtime - either voluntarily or because the company situation requires it. But what if these hours are simply cancelled at the end of the month? Is that permitted? Must
Federal Labour Court: Compensation obligation for changing and showering times On 23 April 2024, the Federal Labour Court (BAG) issued a ruling on compensation for changing, commuting and body cleaning times (case no. 5 AZR 212/23). The case
Abfindung clever versteuern: So holen Sie das Meiste heraus Wenn Sie von Ihrem Arbeitgeber eine Abfindung erhalten, klingt das erst einmal wie ein finanzieller Segen. Doch viele Gekündigte erleben nach
In many cases, we think of criminal offences as active acts: A perpetrator strikes, damages something or causes an accident. But doing nothing can also be a criminal offence - and
If offenders have been given a suspended prison sentence, this in no way means that they are „free“ in the traditional sense. Rather, it is a kind of last chance - which, however
In criminal proceedings - especially at our locations such as Bremen - situations regularly arise in which witnesses or expert witnesses make statements that are later called into question. Not infrequently
In the media, terms such as „murder“ and „manslaughter“ are often confused. At first glance, both offences appear similar to legal laypersons - after all, both cases involve
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