On June 3, 2025, the Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht) ("BAG") ruled that employees are entitled to financial compensation for outstanding statutory minimum vacation days. Even if a court settlement includes an...more
The regional labor court (Landesarbeitsgericht) ("LAG") Baden-Württemberg decided that an applicant can claim compensation for discrimination based on a job ad that said the employer was looking for a "digital native" (17 Sa...more
On March 19, 2025, the German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht) ("FLC") ruled that a provision in an employee stock option plan providing for the immediate forfeiture of vested virtual stock options in the event of...more
Das Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG) hat am 19. März 2025 (10 AZR 67/24) entschieden, dass eine Regelung in einem Mitarbeiterbeteiligungsprogramm unwirksam ist, die einen Verfall von gevesteten virtuellen Optionsrechten bei einer...more
The EU AI Act is a new set of rules that regulates the use of AI in the EU. It is the first of its kind in the world and aims to balance the protection of human rights and the promotion of innovation. The Act applies to...more
In Germany, regular works council elections are held every four years, from March 1 through May 31. The next election period will begin shortly, starting on March 1, 2022. Companies should prepare early on for the election...more
The Federal Cabinet has introduced a draft bill to make it easier for employees to establish and elect works councils and to facilitate the works councils’ work in an increasingly digitalized work environment, the...more
Every player interested or already active in the German market needs to have a working knowledge of the key principles of German employment law which offers a good level of protection to employees.
This is especially true...more
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/ Employee Rights ,
Employment Tax ,
Fixed-Term Labor Contracts ,
Germany ,
Holiday Pay ,
International Labor Laws ,
Labor Regulations ,
Maternity Leave ,
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Part-Time Employees ,
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Trade Unions ,
Wage and Hour
Introduction - The German Federal Vacation Act (Bundesurlaubsgesetz) provides that vacation has to be approved and taken in the current calendar year. The employee is meant to actually take the vacation and enjoy a rest....more
In Germany, regular works council elections are held every four years. The next election period is quickly approaching, starting on March 1, 2018.
Companies with business in Germany should prepare for the election process...more
In Germany, regular works council elections are held every four years. The next election period is quickly approaching, starting on March 1, 2018.
...more
Powerful trade unions often are a thorn in the side of employers. But if a company tries to reduce the trade unions’ influence, it may violate the freedom of association under Article 9 section 3 of the German Constitution...more