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Fisher Phillips

Germany’s New Coalition Agreement Impacts Labor Law and Social Policy: 10 Key Takeaways for Employers

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Germany’s recent federal election signaled a shift in the country’s politics – and employers will surely feel the impact. The center-right Christian Democratic Union and its sister party, the Christian Social Union, won the...more

King & Spalding

VSOPs – the End of Bad Leaver Clauses in Germany?

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Virtual Stock Option Plans (VSOPs) are a common tool used by companies to incentivize employees by linking part of their compensation to the company’s long-term success. Unlike traditional stock options, VSOPs do not grant...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Proposals To Reform Germany’s Pension System Could Open Market, Benefitting Retirees and — Potentially — Insurers

If Germany’s coalition government follows through on recommendations from a focus group convened by the Federal Finance Ministry for reforms to the country’s pension system, it could open the way for insurers and other...more

Hogan Lovells

Neue Versorgungsregelungen dank Niedrigzins und Arbeitgeberzuschuss

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Viele Versorgungsordnungen zur betrieblichen Altersversorgung müssen angepasst werden. Denn der anhaltende Niedrigzins hat dazu geführt, dass Versicherer mit einem niedrigeren Höchstrechnungszins – dem sog. „Garantiezins“ –...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick's 101 - Employment Law In Germany - Employers' Essentials (2020 Edition)

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 for...more

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Workplace pensions in Germany: what you need to know

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In Germany, paying contributions to the statutory (state) social security pension is compulsory for most employees and their employers. ...more

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