Germany is not exactly known to be a pioneer when it comes to equal pay. In Germany, the pay gap remains particularly large and is only closing slowly, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The Federal Labor Court now...more
This Legal Q&A two pager gives an overview of non-compete clauses with a focus on postcontractual non-competes. Non-compete clauses can effectively protect the know-how of companies, especially in the tech sector. But their...more
Die Folgen der Ausbreitung des neuartigen Coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2) haben den deutschen Arbeitsmarkt erreicht. Viele Unternehmen werden täglich mit neuen komplexen Rechtsfragen zum Umgang mit dem Coronavirus im...more
This updated overview provides multinational employers practical advice to develop their coronavirus response strategy on an international level and to ensure a safe working environment for their employees under local...more
This overview provides multinational employers practical advice to develop their coronavirus response strategy on an international level and to ensure a safe working environment for their employees under local employment and...more
In Germany, employees enjoy rather strong protection against termination of employment. Additionally, there are some form requirements employers must observe. This Q&A two pager gives a basic overview of the termination...more
2/4/2020
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
EU ,
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Hiring & Firing ,
International Labor Laws ,
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Redundancy Dismissals ,
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German employment law provides for rather strong dismissal protection. This is the main reason why more and more employers are hiring employees on a fixed-term basis, since this will in most cases end employment legally...more