A LAG Niedersachsen ruling shows that an irrevocable garden leave does not automatically end with a protection‑against‑dismissal claim, though its binding effect is limited to the original notice period.
The LAG Niedersachsen ruling shows that an irrevocable garden leave does not automatically end with a dismissal protection claim, limiting its effect to the original notice period and affecting rights to pay, holiday and severance.
A Bonn Labor Court ruled that sexist WhatsApp messages made continuation of employment unreasonable, awarding over 68,000 euros in severance.
Explains entitlement to a pro rata Christmas bonus upon early termination, its calculation, and what employers must clarify in contracts.
The OLG Cologne ruling clarifies that creditors are not liable for losses caused by manipulated mail containing false bank details.
The severance for the plaintiff, born 1946, was disputed from the outset. He had been employed for 43 years by the defendant. After announcement of mass layoffs, employer, IG Metall and works council agreed in 2006 on an interest agreement and a social plan. The social plan provided different severance amounts for employees up to 59 years and older employees. He consequently received a severance of €60,800, which he considered too low, and sued for the full maximum severance of €120,000.
Termination settlement explains how an application for dissolution can end employment and trigger severance after an ineffective dismissal.