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"Sick too often - out of a job?" Court confirms dismissal despite medical certificate

When a Short-Term Sick Leave Certificate Is No Protection Against Termination Many people believe that as long as a doctor’s note is on the table, their job is safe. But …

Ban on before and after pictures: Why "Dr. Rick & Dr. Nick" are now allowed to show less

IMAGE SOURCE: INSTAGRAM: @dr.rick.aesthetify Beauty comes at a price—including a legal one. Whether on Instagram or the clinic’s website: The two cosmetic surgeons “Dr. Rick …

Boss out of control - Do I have to put up with being yelled at?

When voices get louder than the arguments A stressful day at the office, the project isn't going smoothly—and …

Waiter fights his way to 100,000 euros - and a written apology!

From the courtroom to the judge’s bench: How a law student won the labor dispute What sounds like a Hollywood script is a reality in Munich …

300 million euros evaded - influencers in the sights of tax investigators!

Likes, Luxury & Lies: How Social Media Stars Outwit the Government They show off their dream mansions in Dubai on Instagram, flaunt designer handbags, sports cars …

Language farce in Belgium: Train inspector says "Bonjour" - and promptly becomes a target of the law

Hello, Lawsuit! When Politeness Becomes a Problem In Belgium, a seemingly harmless morning greeting is causing a legal uproar. The train conductor …

False vaccinations, real prison - Lower Bavarian doctor cheats on 1,290 measles certificates

One doctor, 1,290 children—and a massive deception. What sounds like the plot of a bad mystery novel is, in …

"A promise is a promise!" - If the boss says "yes", that counts too

From a Secure Job Offer to a Sudden Layoff “Of course you’ll be hired.” A phrase that, for most employees, just before the end …

1400 euros for not being ill - clever bonus or health-threatening pressure?

A Bonus to Ease Stomach Aches: What’s Behind the Dortmund Model? A company in Dortmund is currently sparking debate in the …

Four salaries, zero sleep: How an Indian developer fooled Silicon Valley

The man with the 140-hour workweeks, Soham Parekh, is no ordinary programmer. The Indian developer has achieved what many …

Municipality in crisis: luxury spa drives Wangerland into bankruptcy

Image source: Instagram @thalasso.meeresspa In the middle of the vacation season, a financial disaster has rocked the North Sea coast: The municipally owned company Wangerland Touristik is facing …

VG Munich: No information about defense lawyers - freedom of the press vs. client confidentiality

The Administrative Court (VG) of Munich has ruled that journalists have no right to know the names of defense lawyers in an ongoing investigation (decision of 18.06.2025, ref. M 10 E 25.3465). This decision is in…

After defeat at the administrative court: ex-medical examiner continues to fight for coroner's job

A spectacular legal battle is causing a stir in Stendal. Iris Schubert, the former director of the Stendal District Health Department, is fighting to …

Boss wants to cancel the company car? It's not that simple!

Company cars: More than just a set of wheels In Germany, the company car has long been more than just a tool for …

Drama instead of cinema: 400 million dollar lawsuit over "It Ends with Us" fails for the time being

Hollywood stars in legal turmoil—what's going on? Normally, we know Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni from romantic movies or …

Teachers take legal action against constant stress: How one individual could break up the encrusted system of recording working hours

A civil servant on paper, but a slave to overtime in reality? Being a teacher—to many, that still sounds like …

Helping judges from the data cloud: Brandenburg brings artificial intelligence into the courtroom

Less paper, more pixels: The justice system in the digital age What once sounded like science fiction will become a reality in Brandenburg starting this summer: Judges …

Study place only on paper? Why agents can now go away empty-handed

High school diploma in hand—studying medicine abroad? If you want to become a doctor but are daunted by Germany’s strict admission quota …

When ChatGPT becomes the judge - and the lawyer pays the bill

A hypothetical court case: Lawyer cites a “fictitious” ruling Imagine this: A lawyer files a brief with the court – …

Falling for it! When going to the gym leads to termination without notice

Fitness instead of ticket checks? That’s going to be expensive! A ticket inspector from Cologne apparently thought he could use work time as leisure time—and …

Hollywood versus the copier: How an employee fooled the film industry - and got off lightly

A movie online before its premiere? What looks like a normal download to many is, for the film industry …

Religious war in the delivery room: clinic bans doctors from performing abortions - even in his private practice

When Religion Replaces Medicine What happens when church and hospital merge? In the case of Prof. Dr. Joachim Volz, the …

Over and out! Why 200,000 companies in Germany are suddenly closing down - and what this means for us all

Economy in Trouble: Nearly 200,000 Companies Closed Their Doors in 2024 A sad record: Last year, 196,100 companies in Germany …

Dismissal, setback, rebellion - Deutsche Bahn loses embarrassing trial against top digital manager

The Layoff That’s Rocking Germany It sounds like the plot of a TV series about a struggling conglomerate: Deutsche Bahn …