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The German Bundestag has elected Friedrich Merz (Christian Democratic Union (CDU)) as federal chancellor. With the government now in place, it can begin its session. The Christian Democratic Union, Christian Social Union...more
Individual labour law centres on the relationship between a person at work and their employer, as governed by the employment contract between them. Both employee and employer are affected by these rights and duties. A number...more
On November 24, 2021, the “traffic light” coalition, consisting of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), the Free Democratic Party (FDP), and Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (the Greens), reached an agreement on its coalition...more
Koalitionsvertrag 2021 – 2025 zwischen der Sozialdemokratischen Partei Deutschlands (SPD), BÜNDNIS 90 / DIE GRÜNEN und den Freien Demokraten (FDP) - 1. BEFRISTUNGEN Beim öffentlichen Dienst soll die Möglichkeit der sog....more
During the Corona pandemic, bike delivery services experienced a boom in Germany. One provider has been newly listed on the major German stock index DAX, another one is the fastest-growing German unicorn of all times. Major...more
The German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht – BAG) confirmed the judgement of the Regional Labor Court of Hesse (Hessisches Landesarbeitsgericht – LAG Hessen, file no. 14 Sa 306/20) with its judgement of 11 November...more
The questions of whether limitation periods in employment contracts must expressly exclude claims to the statutory minimum wage and whether limitation/forfeiture clauses in employment contracts without such an exception are...more
Seit Inkrafttreten des Mindestlohngesetzes (MiLoG) am 01.01.2015 stellt sich die Frage, ob Ausschlussklauseln in Arbeitsverträgen Ansprüche auf den Mindestlohn ausdrücklich ausnehmen müssen....more
A recent ruling of the Federal Labor Court will invalidate thousands of forfeiture clauses in employment contracts in Germany. Companies need to review and revise their standard employment contracts now and explore options to...more
It is rare for the highest German labour court to issue a decision that will require employers to take immediate action with respect to their employment contracts. On September 18, 2018, however, the Federal Labour Court...more
Every Chinese investor not only needs to be aware of cultural differences when considering investing in Germany, but also has to have a basic understanding of legal issues. German employment law provides for a good level...more