The importance of the work certificate “Arbeitszeugnis” in Germany explained

Allgemein, Arbeitsrecht

  The importance of the work certificate “Arbeitszeugnis” in Germany General meaning „Arbeitszeugnis“ is a German term that translates to „employment reference“ or „work certificate“ in English. It is a formal document provided by an employer to an employee upon the termination of their employment. The Arbeitszeugnis serves as an official record of the employee’s…

Severence payments (Abfindungen) in Germany

Arbeitsrecht

Must the German employer pay severance at the end of an employment relationship? In general there is no entitlement to severance payments in Germany. If the contract is terminated by the employer (Kündigung), the employee can only claim reinstatement.  This must be done by filing a law suit under the under the Dismissal Protection Act…