On July 2, 2023, the new German Whistleblower Protection Act (Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz – HinSchG) took effect. The law contains comprehensive provisions for the protection of whistleblowers....more
This fall and winter season, employers in Germany have several developments in German employment law to put on their radars, including optional bonus pay due to the spike in energy costs; workplace safety and health...more
11/1/2022
/ Bonuses ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Germany ,
Heat Exposure ,
Inflation Adjustments ,
Labor Code ,
Limitation Periods ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Leave ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
A recent decision of the German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht) shows yet again that the issue of working time remains highly fraught for German employers. Following a 2019 ruling of the European Court of...more