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Tinder spat in uniform - Why a profile text caused a Bundeswehr career to falter

Image source: Instagram @anastasiabiefang When a dating profile becomes a matter of duty: Is it permissible for a female officer to publicly seek sex? And what happens if …

"Card obligation" in the beer garden? What the new obligation to pay in restaurants really means

Imagine you're sitting comfortably in a beer garden, enjoying your schnitzel - and when you go to pay, you're suddenly told: "Card only, please." Or vice versa: "Cash only." Both could soon be history, as the German…

Crypto instead of cash? Project manager Viktoria fights her way to the BAG - with €53,000 commission in her wallet

A contract, a promise—and a huge jump in the stock price What reads like the plot of a tech startup thriller is a …

No protection from shitstorms? Lawyer loses against popular right-wing online portal - despite threats

A cross in front of her law office, threatening phone calls—and yet no right to an injunction. She was insulted, threatened, and had her home address made public. In front of her law office …

Present is present - even if it would have been better otherwise

One interpreter, two roles—and a dispute over justice The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has clarified in a recent ruling: A …

SEK storms house - although suspect is not even there!

Doors blown open, family traumatized—and no one wants to take the blame A spectacular SWAT operation in Wuppertal has people shaking their heads—and …

Judge sues for more salary - and fails: Do OLG judges really earn too little?

Court Rules Salary Is Still Acceptable A judge at the Higher Regional Court in Karlsruhe wanted more money—and a lot of it. He wanted a ten-year retroactive pay raise …

Pseudo self-employed? So quickly you are no longer an entrepreneur - but an employee!

Suddenly, no boss anymore: When “self-employed” is just a label on paper Many freelancers dream of working independently—setting their own hours, …

Trading while you work? That can quickly cost you your job!

When the DAX calls—but your boss isn't thrilled You're sitting in the office, staring at an Excel spreadsheet—…

"Extra legroom, please!" - Ryanair boss gets an ironic receipt in the restaurant

A Bill with a Twist: How a Restaurant Gave the Budget Airline Boss a Piece of Its Mind Michael O’Leary, CEO of the infamous budget airline Ryanair, knows all too well …

Explosive ruling: No paid paternity leave - fathers are left out in the cold!

Is being a father not a job? Court denies damages for lack of paternity leave A father takes time off after the birth of his …

Self-employed but broke? Why freedom is becoming expensive for many

More freedom, less security – Welcome to the reality of freelancing. For many, being self-employed sounds like the ultimate dream: …

Court reprimands Berlin police: Painful attack on climate activist was unlawful

Pain Instead of Protection? Police Crackdown on Climate Protest Backfires A climate protest on the street, a sit-in that is broken up …

Haircut under suspicion - US law wants to penalize short hairstyles for girls

A trip to the hairdresser with consequences: When a new hairstyle leads to a lawsuit It sounds like a bad joke, but it’s reality: In the U.S. state of Arkansas …

Overslept 816 times - and still not fired?

Civil servant arrives late for years—and remains on the job A civil servant has been arriving late on a regular basis for four years, …

The end of the home office hype: How the crisis is turning the labor market upside down

The Return of the Traditional Workplace: Working from Home and Flexibility Are Losing Their Appeal What was a major advantage just a few years ago …

"That's no way to deal with tradespeople" - What to do if the bill isn't right?

What appears to be a minor dispute between a contractor and a client could have far-reaching consequences. It concerns a bathroom renovation that …

Tesla in Grünheide: Salary withholding and pressure on sick employees - What's behind it?

Things are boiling again at Tesla's Gigafactory in Grünheide. Sickness-related absences are on the rise, but instead of providing relief, the US car manufacturer is taking measures that are met with incomprehension…

The hot tea that cost Starbucks 50 million dollars - A burning example of customer safety

On February 8, 2020, Michael Garcia, a delivery driver from California, experienced a horror scenario that not only left him physically injured, but also led to a gigantic lawsuit against Starbucks. What began as a…

Overtime in space: why astronauts were not paid for their 9 months on the ISS

The International Space Station (ISS) is a place where astronauts accomplish incredible feats—but sometimes they also find themselves in unforeseen situations …

Dance schools on the brink: GEMA fees explode - The new burden for dance schools!

For many dance schools in Germany, 2025 could be the year of disaster. GEMA fees - the costs for the use of music - are rising drastically and are causing the business models of many dance schools to falter. The new…

Trade war on a knife's edge: EU announces retaliation for Trump tariffs - What does this mean for consumers and companies?

European Union strikes back – Tariffs on U.S. goods to take effect in April Global trade relations are once again hanging in the balance. U.S. President …

Cross-border commuters working from home: what you need to know in 2025

Many cross-border commuters no longer commute to work in Switzerland every day, but work partly from home in Germany. But what about the tax and social aspects when more than 24.9% of working time is spent working…

Ripped off: Munich soldier cheats the Bundeswehr - and gets off lightly

A soldier from Munich has enriched himself with forged medical bills at the expense of the Bundeswehr. But what can he expect? A court ruling with a surprisingly lenient sentence - and a lot of trouble for taxpayers.