Archiv für die Kategorie ‘Employment Law’

Staff Leasing: Foreign Collective Agreement to Be Applied to German Employment Contracts

Feb 24, 21 • Employment Law • No Comments • Lars Gerbe

A large number of regulations must be observed when leasing staff abroad. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has now ruled that, under certain circumstances, collective wage agreements from other EU member states must also be applied to the employment relationships […]
Cryptocurrencies as Wages: What Employers in Germany Need to Know

Feb 12, 21 • Digital Currencies, Employment Law • No Comments • Lars Gerbe

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are becoming increasingly popular. While cryptocurrency was only traded sporadically in the beginning, some of the currencies have now become firmly established. Making payments using cryptocurrency is possible in many places in Germany. But are German employers […]
Use of External Personnel in the German Meat Industry: Restrictions as of January 1, 2021

Dec 22, 20 • Employment Law • No Comments • Lars Gerbe

After lengthy negotiations, the German parties SPD and CDU have reached an agreement on legal changes in the meat industry. This tightening of the law was justified by the conditions in the meat industry that became apparent during the corona pandemic. […]
Termination of a Managing Director Contract in Germany

Sep 30, 20 • Employment Law • No Comments • Lars Gerbe

When a managing director’s contract is terminated, other provisions apply than those of a “normal” employment contract. Managing directors are in fact not employees in terms of German labor law. This is due to the fact that, as a representative of […]
Embezzlement of Wages in Germany: Shorter Statutes of Limitations Planned

Sep 30, 20 • Commercial Criminal Law, Employment Law • No Comments • Bartosz Dzionsko

The payment of social security contributions is becoming a pitfall for many companies in Germany. Failure to pay contributions is usually severely punished. According to the German Criminal Code (Section 266a StGB), it is a criminal offence to withhold or embezzle […]
Short-time Work in Germany to Avoid Layoffs

Jun 30, 20 • Employment Law • No Comments • Dr. Eric Uftring

The corona crisis has shown that external circumstances can lead to considerable productivity losses for companies. As the employment opportunities for employees in affected companies are temporarily lost, the German legislator has created the possibility of short-time work. What is short-time […]
Coronavirus: Legislative Changes to Simplify Staff Leasing in Germany During The Crisis

Apr 7, 20 • Employment Law • No Comments • Dr. Eric Uftring

The corona crisis is having a significant impact on the economy and the labor market. While some companies are having to impose short-time work on their workforce to avert greater damage to their business, there are other areas in which (urgently) […]
German Temporary Employment Agencies Can Choose: Full Collective Agreement or Equal Pay

Apr 3, 20 • Employment Law • No Comments • Dr. Eric Uftring

When hiring out employees (temporary work), special employment contracts must be concluded between the supplier and the user. Collective agreements can also be used for this purpose. From now on, however, it is no longer possible to simply apply the provisions […]
Coronavirus: What Employers in Germany Need To Know

Mar 20, 20 • Employment Law • No Comments • Dr. Eric Uftring

The Coronavirus was declared a pandemic by the WHO on March 11, 2020. Although the number of infected people in Germany is still manageable, the virus is already having a considerable impact on social interaction. Among other things, numerous (major) events […]
Half a Holiday Is Not a Holiday

Sep 26, 19 • Employment Law • No Comments • Dr. Eric Uftring

In Germany, there are always disputes between employers and employees regarding holidays. Employers and employees are often unable to agree on the periods during which leave is to be taken. The legislation stipulates that, if possible, holidays are granted for several […]