If your employer's company has reached a certain size and wants to dismiss several employees at the same time, it may happen that he has to follow certain procedures. He must then, among other things, inform the works council precisely about the plan, seriously discuss the measures with it (consultation procedure) and obtain a…
Read MoreProhibition of disciplinary action
Your employer may not discriminate against you if you have exercised your rights in a permissible manner. This would then violate the so-called prohibition of disciplinary action according to Section 612 a of the German Civil Code. The Federal Labor Court has ruled, for example, that it violates the prohibition of disciplinary action if the employer threatens an employee with dismissal if he does not work despite being ill...
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The Federal Labor Court defines bullying as systematic hostility, harassment or discrimination between employees or by superiors. Your employer is obliged to protect your health and your personality equally and to take active steps against bullying. Bullying can lead to claims for damages and compensation for pain and suffering...
Read MoreMaternity protection
The Maternity Protection Act and the associated special protection against dismissal applies to all employment relationships. This means that pregnant trainees, interns, development workers, students, school pupils and participants in the Federal Voluntary Service are also included...
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