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56 Pages on the Tag „Employment Law“
Can you be fired for frequent sick leave?
state: 10.7.2026, reading time approx. 2 min
The Federal Labor Court ruled that employers cannot dismiss employees for frequent sick leave without first conducting a proper occupational reintegration management (bEM) process. The case involved an employee with repeated absences who was fired after the employer failed to prove delivery of a bEM invitation.
Can a late marriage block survivor’s pension?
state: 10.7.2026, reading time approx. 2 min
Germany’s Federal Labor Court ruled that excluding survivor’s pensions for marriages entered after age 60 violates anti-discrimination law unless tied to typical retirement age. The decision affects employees with company pension plans.
Can my employer remove my early retirement option?
state: 1.7.2026, reading time approx. 2 min
The Federal Labor Court ruled that employers can’t unilaterally remove early retirement options if they were explicitly agreed in employment contracts. This decision protects long-standing benefits for employees at subsidiary companies.
Inflation bonus during sick leave?
state: 26.6.2026, reading time approx. 2 min
The Federal Labor Court ruled that employees on sick leave or parental leave are entitled to an inflation compensation bonus if they were employed during the reference month. The decision clarifies that the bonus is not tied to actual work performance but serves as financial relief for all employees.
Can a chauffeur claim daily allowances for ministerial trips?
state: 20.6.2026, reading time approx. 2 min
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).
Equal pay for equal work in church-run care?
state: 19.6.2026, reading time approx. 2 min
Germany’s Federal Labor Court ruled that church-run employers must follow the same equal treatment rules as other employers. A children’s nurse in a Catholic care facility successfully claimed equal pay with higher-paid colleagues doing identical work, despite different job titles.
Is my job classified for higher pay?
state: 19.6.2026, reading time approx. 2 min
A German federal labor court ruling clarifies when employees handling complex insurance cases qualify for higher pay grades. The decision affects workers in public health insurance roles with specialized advisory duties.
Can late pay lead to interest claims?
state: 19.6.2026, reading time approx. 2 min
A German employee successfully claimed interest on delayed wage payments after a misclassification dispute. The Federal Labor Court ruled that employers must pay interest if they wrongly withhold wages, even during legal uncertainty. The case involved a public-sector worker whose pay was corrected after years of underpayment.
Fired After Losing Your Manager Title? (BAG 2 AZR 89/25)
state: 19.6.2026, reading time approx. 2 min
A man who was removed as Geschäftsführer (the German equivalent of a managing director with company-law powers) kept ordinary employee protection against dismissal months later, Germany’s top labor court ruled. The court’s written reasoning is not yet available.
Protected During Every Parental Leave Block?
state: 19.6.2026, reading time approx. 2 min
Germany’s Federal Labor Court rejected an employer’s appeal: if you split your Elternzeit (parental leave) into several blocks, you’re protected from dismissal for eight weeks before each block starts - not just the first one. The BAG’s written reasoning is not yet available.