During times of economic crises, companies forced to reduce their staff often resort to dismissals for operational reasons.
German Labor and Employment issues regarding the set-up of a company in Germany
A summary of the legal conditions for the dismissal of an employee under German law.
The employment agency can impose a blocking of the unemployment benefit for a period of up to twelve weeks.
If a company wants to employ temporary workers or leave them to third parties, it must be carefully ensured that all legal requirements are met.
Further information on specific subjects such as termination, severance, conflict resolution, Executive/Management positions and training
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