
Understanding workplace bullying compensation: what a municipality case means for employees
A municipality must pay 160,000 francs for bullying a long‑term employee – see what this means for workers and how to claim compensation.

A municipality must pay 160,000 francs for bullying a long‑term employee – see what this means for workers and how to claim compensation.

A recent case shows how important sick pay home office rights are: an employee billed 500 home office days while sick-listed, and the employer still had to pay nearly €16,000.

The first days after termination are crucial. This termination checklist guides you step by step through deadlines, severance, and your legal options.

Employees in the passive phase of partial retirement have no claim to the tariff-based inflation compensation bonus if the collective agreement requires an active employment relationship, rules LAG Cologne.

Refusing to sign a termination agreement can pay off — a recent case study shows how rejecting a lowball offer led to a sixfold severance increase.

A conduct-related dismissal doesn’t rule out severance — if you negotiate smartly. This guide shows when a higher payout is achievable and which mistakes to avoid.

A settlement agreement with severance pay can trigger a waiting period for unemployment benefits. Learn when the risk arises, how severance affects unemployment benefits and citizen’s benefit, and what to watch for before signing.

Learn when a WhatsApp‑based summary dismissal is lawful, what obligations employees have, and how to contest an unfair termination.

The Euroimmun mass layoff affects 143 employees. Learn how to respond, which deadlines apply, and how to negotiate severance with an unfair dismissal claim and litigation funding.

A summary dismissal for theft is a severe blow, but not always lawful. Learn when you can fight back and how an unfair dismissal claim improves your chances of severance or reinstatement.