Accept or Reject Severance? How to Make the Right Decision
12.09.2026
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Learn whether to accept or reject a severance offer by weighing legal prospects, finances, taxes, and negotiation tactics.
Viktor Schuhmann
Viktor Schuhmann
Workplace Bullying Severance: How a Former VW Employee Won a Six‑Figure Settlement
11.09.2026
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A former VW worker in Chemnitz secured a six‑figure severance after proving workplace bullying; learn how victims can pursue compensation and what affects the payout.
Won the dismissal protection lawsuit – and still got fired again? Why court statements can become dangerous
10.09.2026
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Learn why winning a dismissal protection case doesn’t guarantee job security and how your own court statements can be used against you in a second termination.
Severance for Duty Breach: What to Do When Your Employer Behaves Improperly
09.09.2026
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A recent case awarded €68,000 in severance after the employer grossly violated its duty of care—learn what counts as improper behavior and how to boost your compensation.
Minimum Wage in Workshops: The Value of Work for People with Disabilities
08.09.2026
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Jürgen Linnemann has worked 40 years in a disability workshop for €200 a month and is suing for the statutory minimum wage, a case that could set a precedent for workshop workers in Germany.
Dismissal protection lawsuit dissolution: When winning the case does not mean returning to work
07.09.2026
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You have won your dismissal protection lawsuit but your employer still blocks your return? The dismissal protection lawsuit dissolution can prevent reinstatement and instead enforce a severance payment. Learn how to react and which strategies actually work.
dissolution motion unfair dismissal: what happens when you win your case but can’t return to work
07.09.2026
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Learn how a dissolution motion after an unfair dismissal claim can block your return and trigger severance, and what strategies help you respond.
Volkswagen dismissal protection: What the 2030 Future Plan means for employees
06.09.2026
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Learn how Volkswagen’s 2030 Future Plan may lead to redundancies, what your dismissal protection entails, and how to negotiate severance or file a claim.
severance insolvency proceedings: Himolla employee guide
05.09.2026
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Himolla in Taufkirchen files for insolvency in self‑administration, putting up to 240 final‑assembly jobs at risk. What a severance payment in insolvency means for employees, which deadlines apply and how to secure claims.
Sickness Related Dismissal: When Is It Valid?
04.09.2026
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Learn when a dismissal due to illness is legally valid in Germany, what employers must prove, and how employees can respond.