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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

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New Trends in Pay Transparency

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So-called ‘equal pay lawsuits’ are becoming more frequent in Germany. The application of a simplified burden of proof to claims under the Wage Transparency Act by case law makes it difficult for employers to refute an alleged...more

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Entendiendo el empleo temporal y las organizaciones profesionales de empleadores (PEO) en Alemania

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En Alemania, el empleo temporal – conocido como Arbeitnehmerüberlassung o Zeitarbeit – desempeña un papel fundamental en el mercado laboral. Para las Organizaciones Profesionales de Empleadores (PEOs) y las corporaciones...more

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Understanding Temporary Employment and Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) in Germany

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In Germany, temporary employment — known as Arbeitnehmerüberlassung or Zeitarbeit — plays a pivotal role in the labor market. For U.S. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and corporations looking to expand their...more

Hogan Lovells

Arbeitgeber aufgepasst: Neue Betrugsmasche von vermeintlichen Bewerbern Mehrfache -Abrechnung von Bewerbungskosten

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Unter vermeintlich echten Bewerbern verbreitet sich eine neue Masche: Die mehrfache Abrechnung von Bewerbungskosten bei Arbeitgebern. Wir erläutern, wie die Masche genau funktioniert, ob und in welchem Umfang Bewerbungskosten...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Pitfalls for Startups in Germany when Drafting Job Ads

Here's what happened: A Berlin startup wrote in its job ad that it is looking for a "(Junior) Key Account Manager". The company's description referred to "a young team with flat hierarchies". A 50-year-old whose application...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick’s 101 - Reference Letters

Employers in Germany should not underestimate the meaning of reference letters – the German Arbeitszeugnis. German employment law and employment practice provide employers with clear guidelines as to when and how they must...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick’s 101 – Employment Law in Germany NEW: Q&A on Reference Letters

Employers in Germany should not underestimate the meaning of reference letters – the German Arbeitszeugnis. German employment law and employment practice provide employers with clear guidelines as to when and how they must...more

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