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Birkenstock cease-and-desist letter in the mailbox: Why retailers should not rush to sign

A sandal, a well-known design, and suddenly there is a cease-and-desist letter on the table. Online retailers can find themselves in exactly this situation …

Mask billions before the BGH: December 15 could decide who pays for the mask dispute

Billions are at stake, along with contracts from a historic state of emergency and a question still occupying the federal government years after the pandemic …

Xing Data Breach Before the Federal Court of Justice: Can Even an Embarrassing Data Error Be Worth Money?

Anyone who shares their personal data online trusts that companies will handle it with care. But what …

5,000 euros for monitored sick leave: Spanish court sets a clear limit for employers

An employer in Spain wanted to be sure: Was an employee’s sick leave really justified—or was there more to it? The company sought the answer not only through interviews and medical examinations, but also through an…

Calling in Sick on the Very First Day? Munich Is Up in Arms—What Employees Need to Know Now

Hardly any other issue is generating as much discussion right now as the planned changes to sick leave procedures. The federal government wants to tighten the rules. Among other things, there is talk of requiring a…

A Driver's License for Sale Instead of a Test? The Federal Court of Justice Overturns a Spectacular Ruling—and Delivers a Surprise

A former employee of a driver's license agency is alleged to have sold driver's licenses over a period of several months to people who …

Mail carrier fired after 42 years—because he did his job too well!

Too Good for the Job: Mail Carrier Loses His Job After 42 Years In a …

Fear of the Mafia in Berlin: Are there now even bounties on prosecutors?

Berlin can’t catch a break. Shots have been fired again in Neukölln. Once again, criminal groups are in the spotlight. But this time, it’s about more than protection money, intimidation, and violence on the streets.…

Three million euros in damages – Employee held personally liable

A single mistake on the job can be costly. Very costly. Wirtschaftswoche reports on a case from the …

Retirement Parties Without the Tax Trap: Why Company Parties Don't Have to Be Expensive

Many companies are familiar with this scenario: A long-time employee retires, the team says thank you, and …

Termination Becomes a Cost Trap: New Ruling Puts Companies at Risk of Losing Millions

When a procedural error suddenly becomes very costly A recent ruling by the Federal Labor Court is causing concern …

ECJ puts the brakes on church employers: Leaving the church is not grounds for termination

The case from Wiesbaden shows how quickly a personal decision can escalate into a major dispute over principles. A social worker had been working for many years …

20-euro fine – Students strike against conscription anyway

At Eschbach High School in Stuttgart, it is currently becoming clear just how quickly political protest can take a toll on everyday school life …

Reporting sick with a click—and suddenly losing your job? This ruling is causing a stir.

A few taps on your smartphone, a short questionnaire—and your sick leave form is already in your inbox. For …

Money from FC Bayern: Munich Mayor Reiter must explain secondary employment

The controversy surrounding Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter and his role at FC Bayern is taking a …

Court stops employer: Postman allowed to start earlier again – and receives almost €15,000

An unusual dispute over working hours has caused a stir in the UK. A mail carrier was suddenly allowed …

Retiring at 60 – after three decades in the same job: a situation that affects many people

When “loyalty to the company” suddenly means nothing For thirty years, you go to the same workplace every morning, …

Doctor's appointment instead of customer visit – dismissal upheld, employer pays over €118,000

90 minutes that suddenly became a “scandal” Sometimes it’s not the big things that matter at work, but …

50 cents too much? Why a judge spent almost 10 years arguing over €21

An administrative judge from Brandenburg fought his way through the courts for almost a decade – over copying costs amounting to €16. With a reminder fee: €21. The dispute went all the way to the top, to the Federal…

No gender star, no job? Federal agency fires employee—but she is fighting back

When Language Becomes a Breaking Point What happens when a federal agency insists on gender-neutral language—and a long-time employee …

"Submachine gun against Merkel?" – Why this police officer lost her job for good

Nearly 30 years of service—and then the abrupt end. For nearly three decades, Maria P. wore a uniform. She was …

Coffee instead of career? Why that cup of coffee at the café could cost you your job

If you're paying, you want results—not a latte macchiato. Let's be honest: Who hasn't thought at some point, …

Civil servant breaks overtime record: 1,405 extra hours in just one year!

Working until the doctor comes—or until the opposition does? In the small Spanish town of Marín in Galicia, a civil servant is currently …

Freezing cold in the office—do I really have to put up with this?

Hurricane "Elli" is raging outside, the snow is piling up—and inside the office? It's drafty and your fingers are freezing at your desk. But what many people don't know is that employers can't just leave their…