Employers beware: An increasing number of first-instance decisions are being handed down by the labor courts, according to which the dismissal of a severely disabled employee may also be invalid during the probationary or waiting period if no so-called prevention procedure has been carried out beforehand.
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Less paperwork due to reduction in bureaucracy is imminent
On March 13, 2024, the Federal Cabinet passed the Fourth Act to Reduce Bureaucracy for Citizens, Business and the Administration (BEG IV). This law aims to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and affects various areas of law and life, including labor law and commercial law.
BAG: News on wages for default of acceptance
In its ruling of February 7, 2024 (case no. 5 AZR 177/23), the Federal Labor Court further specifies its case law on malicious omission in the context of claims for default of acceptance and thus provides employees and employers with further important information on how to deal with claims for default of acceptance.
European supply chain law adopted
In July 2022, the German Cabinet had approved a government draft for the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG). The Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) is the German implementation of the EU Whistleblower Directive, which aims to establish standardized protection for whistleblowers across the EU for the first time.
EU adopts law on artificial intelligence
It is not only companies that are working more agilely internally, but also the exchange with authorities and social insurance agencies is becoming increasingly digitalized. In 2023, a number of innovations will have to be taken into account in the HR department, which will simplify processes on the one hand, but also entail risks on the other.
Curious facts about the (long) weekend - Wrong trouser color entitles to termination of employment
If an employee repeatedly violates the dress code in their company - despite a relevant warning - a dismissal for conduct-related reasons by the employer may be socially justified and therefore effective. This was the decision of the Solingen Labor Court in March at first instance. The employee refused to wear red work trousers (provided by the employer) and repeatedly appeared in his (own) black work trousers.
No April Fool's joke: weed legal from Easter Monday
What do companies have to consider under labor law?
It has been official since last Friday: From April 1, 2024, the possession and consumption of cannabis will be legal in Germany within the legally prescribed limits.
Does the works council have to limit itself to online training?
Since the introduction of the inflation compensation premium in October 2022, some employers have taken advantage of the option to provide their employees with a tax- and duty-free payment of up to €3,000 to mitigate the impact of increased consumer prices.
Mass redundancy notification for staff reductions - relief in sight
Since the introduction of the inflation compensation premium in October 2022, some employers have taken advantage of the option to provide their employees with a tax- and duty-free payment of up to €3,000 to mitigate the impact of increased consumer prices.
Termination due to offensive comments in a chat group
Since the introduction of the inflation compensation premium in October 2022, some employers have taken advantage of the option to provide their employees with a tax- and duty-free payment of up to €3,000 to mitigate the impact of increased consumer prices.