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Can a chauffeur claim daily allowances for ministerial trips?

The Federal Labor Court ruled that a chauffeur driving a state minister is not entitled to daily allowances (Tagegeld) for trips between the minister’s home and official appointments. The ruling clarifies that such trips are part of the chauffeur’s core duties, not separate business travel. Decision dated April 23, 2026 (6 AZR 211/25).

Arbeitsrecht

Vertragsrecht

Severance from a German insolvency plan: too late after 12 years?

Germany’s Federal Labour Court ruled on 1 June 2026 that a worker who waited nearly ten years to claim information about his severance entitlement under an insolvency social plan lost that right. The case (Az. 1 AZR 166/25) shows how strict German deadlines can be – even when the insolvency administrator never told workers their money had become available.

Your German Employment Contract Explained for Expats

German employment contracts contain clauses that work very differently from what expats expect. Overtime provisions, exclusion periods, non-competes, probation: here’s what to look for.

Warning Before Dismissal in Germany (Abmahnung)

In Germany, most dismissals for misconduct require a prior written warning (Abmahnung). No warning, no valid dismissal. Here’s how the rule works and when exceptions apply.