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Morgan Lewis

Changes to Labor and Employment Law by the New German Federal Government - Legal Insights Germany

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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

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

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Arbeitsrechtliche Elemente im Koalitionsvertrag

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Gestern haben sich die Spitzen von CDU/CSU und SPD auf den Abschluss eines Koalitionsvertrages geeinigt. Dieser muss nun noch von den jeweiligen Parteigremien abgesegnet werden, bevor er unterzeichnet werden kann. Wir haben...more

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Germany’s Political Shift Could Bring Changes to Labor Law and Social Policy: Key Points for Employers

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Germany’s federal election last month signaled a shift in the country’s politics – and employers need to understand how this might soon impact them. The center-right Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union won...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick's 101 - Employers' Essentials 2022 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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Germany’s Three-Party ‘Traffic Light’ Coalition Agrees on Employment Law Undertakings for the next Legislative Period

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick’s 101 – Employment Law in Germany NEW: Agency Work

1. What is Agency Work? Agency work (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung) is a highly regulated business area in Germany and occurs when an employer (Agency) provides a third party (Client) with an employee employed by him, the Agency...more

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Zwischenstand der Sondierung - Arbeitsmarkt

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Heute haben SPD, BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN und FDP den Zwischenstand ihrer Sondierung bekannt gegeben. Das sind die wesentlichen Ergebnisse für den Arbeitsmarkt: Der Mindestlohn soll auf EUR 12,00 pro Stunde erhöht werden. Ob...more

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The Tricky Issue of Repayment of a Bonus under German Law

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Some employers like the concept that employees must repay a bonus if the employee is no longer employed as of a certain date. This may be permissible in Germany, but only under narrow circumstances. On June 27, 2018, the...more

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation

After the German Election: What’s on the Horizon for Employers under “Jamaica”?

After Germany’s general election, a “Jamaica” alliance could soon rule Germany, being mathematically possible and, after the Social democrats SPD announced their return to opposition, only viable option not involving the...more

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