Deutsches Arbeitsrecht in englischer Sprache

Setting the scene in general: What is so different about Germany and German laws:

• The German social security system.
• The Civil law systems.

Hiring of employees

• Employees status or contractor.
• Reference letters.
• Job adverts.

The employment contracts

• Time limited or unlimited term, part-time or full time.
• Minimum wage.
• Probation.
• Notice periods.
• Working time regulations.
• Restrictive covenants.

Day to day employment management

• Performance management.
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Sickness leave.
• Discrimination .

Working with the Works Council

• Formation of the Works Council.
• Co-determination in relation to human resources matters.
• Co-determination in relation to social matters.
• Co-determination in relation to economic matters.

Termination

• Unfair dismissal protection and reasons for termination.
• Case study: Larger scale redundancy.
• Processes and procedures.

Employment court proceedings

• Procedures.
• Made and Outcome.
• Costs.