Contents
Requirements for legally compliant fixed-term contracts
- Fixed term with and without objective reason?
- Fixed-term contract.
The new case law on fixed-term contracts without objective grounds
- "Not before" means (again) "never". Are there any exceptions?
The current case law on (chain) time limits for permanent replacement requirements
- Significance and impact on HR practice.
- When are there indications of abuse of rights?
Fixed-term contracts without objective grounds for older employees
- Age limit.
- Maximum time limit.
- Previous unemployment.
- Requirements of the BAG.
Extension of a time limit
- "Clean workmanship; requirements of case law.
- Subsequent amendment of contract contents.
- Special features of project time limits.
- Entitlement to an extension?
Current case law on fixed-term contracts with a material reason
- Avoidance of "institutional abuse of rights".
Observe formal requirements
Pay attention to prohibitions of discrimination according to AGG
Termination options despite fixed term?
Information obligations of the employer
Conditions for entitlement to part-time work - the new "bridging part-time work"
- On what operational grounds is a rejection possible?
Scope/location of working hours
- What can employees determine?
- What options does the employer have?
The formal procedure for disputes - be careful with deadlines!
Once part-time, always part-time or temporary part-time?
The requirements of the BEEG
- The new version of the BEEG - when does the old version still apply?
- Transfer of parts up to the age of eight.
- (New) deadlines and procedures.
- Practical questions regarding the distribution of parental leave.
Early termination due to renewed pregnancy
- Deadlines and procedures.
- Effects, in particular on the maternity allowance and leave.
Entitlement to part-time work during parental leave - automatic in the event of formal errors!
- New legal regulation since 1.9.2021
News on parental allowance plus and the partnership bonus
Role/rights of the works and staff council
Tactics in legal disputes
Learning environment
Your benefit
Mr. Ferme will put you in touch,
- What you need to bear in mind according to the latest case law when concluding, extending and terminating fixed-term employment contracts,
- how you can make targeted use of the instruments of fixed-term contracts for your company - including dealing with the works council,
- how current labor law on the rejection of a (bridging) part-time request for operational reasons is developing and what consequences this has for practice,
- what you need to consider in practice due to the new version of the BEEG with regard to parental leave, its transfer up to the age of eight and part-time work during parental leave and
- how you can and must act and react in legal disputes.
You will have ample opportunity to ask questions.
At this event, we will certify time hours according to § 15 FAO on request.
Methods
Practice-oriented training with many case studies and concrete tips for your daily work, exchange of experience and discussion.
Recommended for
Employers, HR manager, experienced personnel administrators, managers with personnel responsibility.
Seminar evaluation for "Fixed-term - part-time - parental leave"







Start dates and details

Monday, 22.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 12.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm