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.
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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.
Liability trap for the entrepreneurial company
In shareholder disputes, the redemption of shares often follows the preliminary failure of negotiations and means the transition to legal proceedings. Many details must be taken into account when passing a resolution. For the resolution, the formal and procedural requirements must be observed and documented.
Voting by circulation - No correction or revocation possible
In shareholder disputes, the redemption of shares often follows the preliminary failure of negotiations and means the transition to legal proceedings. Many details must be taken into account when passing a resolution. For the resolution, the formal and procedural requirements must be observed and documented.
The Whistleblower Protection Act comes into force!
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.
Dr. Philipp Bollacher now Certified Consultant Business Law for Medium-Sized Companies (DASV e.V.)
Our partner Dr. Philipp Bollacher is now a "Certified Consultant in Business Law for Medium-Sized Companies (DASV e.V.)". We congratulate and are pleased about the recognition and the confirmation of quality and experience.
Modernization of commercial and corporate law: Online formation of GmbH and UG possible without a visit to a notary's office
Since 01.08.2022, it has been possible for (future) shareholders to establish a GmbH as well as a UG (limited liability company) online. It is also possible to certify commercial register applications online, for which a visit to the notary was previously necessary.
BAG on compensation for damages in the event of a breach of the Evidence Act
After it had been very quiet around the Nachweisgesetz for several years and the initial excitement around its amendment in August 2022 had initially died down again, a recently published decision of the Federal Labor Court on the employee's claim for damages in the event of a breach of the Nachweisgesetz illustrates its (increased) importance.
Labor law/data protection: 10,000 euros in damages due to late fulfillment of the right to information
In HR practice, employees are increasingly asserting their right to information under data protection law in accordance with Article 15 (1) of the GDPR in cases of conflict and termination under employment law. However, the aim here is in very few cases to obtain knowledge about the data stored by the employer.
New registration requirements for real estate civil law partnership (GbR)
The German Act on the Modernization of Partnership Law (MoPeG) fundamentally redesigns the GbR as an external company.