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Obligation of an unreasonable transfer order
GenerallyA dispute often arises between employer and employee over a transfer order. This is particularly the case when it is a local transfer. Because the employee may be in the city...
Holiday and Christmas bonuses do not lead to higher parental allowance
GenerallyThe parental allowance for employees is determined from the average of the current, usually monthly, wages in the assessment period (Section 2 Paragraph 1 Sentence 3 BEEG). Income that is classified as other for income tax…
ECJ: Reference clause remains dynamic even after the transfer of the business
GenerallyWith a recent ruling dated April 27, 2017 (ref.: C-680/15), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ensured legal certainty on the question of the effect of so-called dynamic reference clauses in the transfer of operations. Background: Dynamic…
According to the Attorney General, German co-determination law complies with European law
GenerallyGerman co-determination law stipulates that only the employees of a group employed in Germany are entitled to vote and can be elected to the election of employee representatives to the supervisory board. According to the Advocate General on…
Reference in FOCUS-SPEZIAL magazine: Germany's Top Lawyers for Employment Law 2017
GenerallyOnce again, the law firm WSK is mentioned on the current FOCUS-list 2017 in the category of “Germany's top lawyers for employment law” Already in previous years 2015, 2014 and 2013 the law firm WSK was listed in the category of…
Pitfalls in the consultation process according to Section 17 Paragraph 2 KSchG
GenerallyWhile in the case of mass layoffs, reconciliation of interests and social plan negotiations between the employer and the works council usually proceed in an orderly manner (at least legally), with regard to the equally important consultation process...
Not all working hours are the same
GenerallyThe question often arises for both employers and employees as to what is meant by the term working time. It is important to understand that different working time concepts must be distinguished from one another...
Employment Law Firm of the Year in Germany 2017
GenerallyWOLFF SCHULTZE KIEFERLE wins this year's Readers' Choice Global Award by the Corporate Intl Magazine With the Readers' Choice Global Award the British Corporate INTL Magazine (www.corp-intl.com), one of the leading business magazines…
Employment Law Firm of the Year in Germany 2017
AwardsWOLFF SCHULTZE KIEFERLE wins the Readers' Choice Global Award from Corporate Intl Magazine The British Corporate INTL Magazine (www.corp-intl.com), one of the leading business magazines for entrepreneurs, consultants and financial service providers,…
The first effects of the Federal Participation Act: Termination of a severely disabled employee without prior consultation with the representatives of the severely disabled is ineffective.
GenerallyThe Federal Participation Act, which was much discussed last year - including in the media - and is intended to strengthen the rights of severely disabled people, came into force in its first reform stage on January 1, 2017. Which is probably in labor law...
Granting vacation even without an application from the employee? The European Court of Justice decides!
GenerallyOne might think that the procedure for granting vacation has been clarified. Vacation is requested by the employee and approved by the employer. At least that's what the usual practice in employment relationships looks like...
Latest news on mass layoffs – special features of parental leave
GenerallyThe employer's obligation to report mass layoffs in accordance with Sections 17 ff. of the KSchG is a complex issue for legal practitioners that requires closer consideration. Like no other standard, the regulations on mass dismissals are...
