Arbeitsrecht KOMPAKT

Entry Restrictions and Mandatory Vaccinations for Workplaces in Germany?

Quick action by politicians was required: In this episode, we present the amendments to the German Infection Protection Act that have just been passed and which employers must now observe on a daily basis: What does the so-called “3G model” mean for workplace entry restrictions? What will happen where these rules are disregarded? Will there be mandatory vaccinations in Germany after all? This is a German-language podcast.

Home Office and Remote Work News

The pandemic has driven many employees out of the office and regular working from home has become more and more the norm. However, our practical experience shows that the current legal basis, legal requirements and the distinction between these forms of work are often not clear.

Works Councils Modernisations Act

In this episode, we look at the most significant alterations in connection with a recent legislative change in Germany aimed to encourage the establishment of Works councils and to strengthen their rights.

Employment Law in Insolvency Proceedings

Currently, there is a lot of talk about applications for insolvency - one consequence of the pandemic. What does this actually mean for employers and employees? Commonly, neither management nor HR are prepared for such a scenario. In this episode, we provide a brief overview of key procedural steps and consequences from the perspective of HR management, which suddenly has to face new challenges in the context of insolvency in self-administration. This is a German-language podcast.

Tactics for Dismissal Protection Proceedings

If an employer’s termination is deemed invalid in Germany, he will need to back-pay the remuneration since the presumed termination date. Considerable sums can accumulate in this regard. This risk is a key reason why many dismissal protection law suits end by way of settlement in practice. In this episode, we look at tactics employers can apply in order to limit this risk. This is a German-language podcast.