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Open 24/7 - vending machine kiosk may also open on Sundays and public holidays!

The days when we had to adhere to fixed opening hours are increasingly becoming a thing of the past. The latest ruling …

Overtime as a primary school principal: what the ruling now means for all teachers

When teachers work beyond their regular hours, misunderstandings often arise—and, above all, unpaid overtime. …

Künast versus Meta: Does Facebook have to delete false quotes of its own accord?

In the digital age, we are confronted daily with the danger of false information being spread. Memes that go viral with images and false statements are particularly dangerous. One prominent example of the…

Citizen's allowance despite half a million - How a court ruling changes the rules

Imagine you have a tidy fortune of almost half a million euros - and yet you still receive citizen's income. Sounds impossible? A recent court ruling shows that it is possible. A man who had a total of 450,000 euros…

"Super Mario" in the supermarket: when a name becomes a problem!

The name “Super Mario”—made world-famous by video games—is currently at the center of a legal dispute in Costa Rica. But this time …

Data theft on the darknet: Have millions of OpenAI users been hacked?

An outrageous accusation has shaken the world of OpenAI. An anonymous hacker claims to have stolen 20 million login details from the AI chatbot ChatGPT. Has OpenAI really been the target of a serious attack? And what…

Trans person in Dortmund sues against discrimination - 240 lawsuits, 240,000 euros in compensation: What's behind this success story?

A Return to Normalcy in Job Interviews – Discrimination or Business Model? A legal dispute is causing a stir in Dortmund: Alina S., a …

Tesla in crisis: Why waves of illness in Grünheide are driving Elon Musk up the wall

Tesla is struggling with high absenteeism due to illness – Musk is under pressure. Things are currently in disarray at Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory …

Digital payroll accounting now permitted: What the new ruling means for employees

In a landmark ruling, the Federal Labor Court (BAG) has finally provided clarity: In the future, employers will also be allowed to issue their employees’ pay stubs digitally …

Professional ban for prospective teacher: censorship or necessity?

Lisa Poettinger, a 28-year-old from Munich, faces a serious dilemma: she wants to become a teacher and bring her passion for climate protection and social justice to bear. But her political activities and her…

"Low performer" at Meta and Microsoft: What this stamp really means for your career

When large companies like Meta or Microsoft start using the term “low performer” during periods of layoffs, it becomes …

Dismissal without notice due to TikTok videos - Why trainees in Hesse are now losing their jobs

Crossing Digital Boundaries – What Happens When Social Media Meets Professional Reality The use of TikTok and other social …

Lawsuit: Who pays if the thief is an employee?

If the case goes to court, it could get expensive. After all, what happens if the thief isn't the passenger, …

McDonald's and the Kylie Divon case: What to do when diversity is just a PR strategy?

The fast-food chain McDonald’s has reached a settlement in a labor dispute with a transgender woman, Kylie Divon. But behind …

Habeck projection on Siegestor: cheeky election campaign or disrespect?

On Friday evening, a surprise campaign ad by the Green Party caused a stir in Munich. A large portrait was displayed on the historic Siegestor …

Judicial scandal in drug trial: BGH overturns verdict and opens door for new investigations

In the spectacular case involving the import of 16 metric tons of cocaine into the Port of Hamburg, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has now caused a stir …

Shock in India: Company terminates "stressed" employees - marketing stunt or serious?

In recent days, an Indian beauty services startup has caused a stir around the world. The reason: an internal email sent by …

No-show at Christmas party - 2500 euro fine for corporate clients

What happens when customers register for an exclusive Christmas party but simply don't show up? A restaurant in Munich recently provided the answer: A hefty fine of 2500 euros. And all because a company didn't keep…

Mega bill for stranded Russian jet: who pays for the fiasco?

On October 27, 2022, just a few days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a jet from the Russian airline Aeroflot lands at Franz-Josef-Strauss Airport in Munich. After Germany imposed an airspace ban on Russian…

Part-time sick leave: a model with potential - or a trap?

More and more people are working from home and taking advantage of flexible work schedules. The new proposal regarding part-time sick leave fits in with this trend …

Scandal surrounding "Sonderzug nach Pankow": cult song without "Oberindianer" - censorship or respect?

The song "Sonderzug nach Pankow" by Udo Lindenberg has long been a cult hit. Since 1983, he has humorously played with German history and criticized the former GDR government with the expression "Oberindianer" - a…

8 million euros for justice: Claudia Pechstein fights for her honor and livelihood

A scandal that could make history It is one of the biggest legal cases in sports: Claudia Pechstein, Germany’s most successful Winter Olympian, …

Amazon tightens the reins: Termination for refusal to return to the office!

Starting in 2025, Amazon employees will have to choose: either come into the office five days a week—or you’re out. …

From crab fishermen to bakers: an outcry against bureaucratic madness

There is discontent in Germany. It's not just farmers who are groaning under a mountain of rules and regulations. The entire spectrum of the professional world, from crab fishermen to bakers and building contractors,…