Learn why severance too low happens in dismissal cases and how skilled lawyers boost negotiation pressure for better settlements.
A Bonn Labor Court ruled that sexist WhatsApp messages made continuation of employment unreasonable, awarding over 68,000 euros in severance.
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.