Dismissal due to illness - when is it permissible?
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
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
Road traffic in Bremen and the surrounding area depends on everyone adhering to clear rules. But what happens if someone deliberately or recklessly breaks these rules and endangers others as a result?
Eine personenbedingte Kündigung liegt vor, wenn der Kündigungsgrund in der Person des Arbeitnehmers selbst liegt – ohne dass dieser ein Fehlverhalten begangen hat. Es geht also um Umstände, die der Arbeitnehmer nicht
Whether in the case of an assault following a neighbourhood dispute or a jointly planned fraud - it is more common in everyday life for not just one person, but several people to be involved.
According to § 15 StGB, an offence is only punishable if it was committed intentionally. This means: no criminal liability without intent - unless the law expressly stipulates
In road traffic, at work or in everyday life - there are always situations in which people come to harm without anyone deliberately causing an accident or injury.
The investigations into the hacked EncroChat messages have caused a nationwide stir - and more and more suspects in Bremen and the surrounding area are also being targeted by law enforcement authorities. The analysis of the encrypted
PCs, smartphones, tablets - digital devices characterise our everyday lives and have become an integral part of modern life. At the same time, increasing digitalisation is opening up new ways for law enforcement authorities to investigate serious criminal offences.
Your own phone being tapped? For many people, this sounds like a scenario from a crime thriller. However, telecommunications surveillance is actually permitted in Germany under certain conditions - and this is not the case.
In Bremen, as well as nationwide, the so-called official principle applies in criminal law: prosecution is generally the responsibility of the public prosecutor's office. However, there are exceptions - especially for less serious offences.
Illegal car racing on public roads is not a trivial offence, but a serious risk for all road users - and a criminal offence. In the Hanseatic City of Bremen and beyond, the police and justice system
In a city like Bremen, graffiti has long been part of the cityscape: you come across it almost every day on bridge pillars, railway station walls or on trains. Some motifs testify to a high level of artistic creativity, while others appear
Forgery of documents is one of the so-called property and forgery offences in German criminal law. It is regulated in Section 267 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) and protects key legal interests such as legal certainty and reliability
Anyone who finds themselves in criminal proceedings usually hopes for a sentence that is as lenient as possible. It is particularly common for defendants to want a suspended sentence. But what exactly does this mean - and which
Anyone driving under the influence of alcohol in Bremen or elsewhere in Germany risks far more than just a fine. Because above a certain blood alcohol level, an offence can quickly become a criminal offence.
A brief moment of carelessness - and then it happens: a road accident. Many people involved are unsure how to behave correctly in this situation. Particularly often
What happens when a 15-year-old commits theft in Bremen? Or when an adolescent under the influence of drugs commits an offence of grievous bodily harm? In such cases, it is not just a question of committing a criminal offence.
Anyone who drives a car in Bremen every day knows that it can quickly become hectic in dense city traffic or on busy arterial roads. A brief moment of carelessness - and
If someone is physically assaulted or another person's property is damaged, the criminal provisions of the Criminal Code usually apply: bodily harm (Section 223 of the Criminal Code) or damage to property (Section 303 of the Criminal Code) can be
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