Search

Search Language

English | Use language selector above (below, on mobile) to search additional languages

Open filter

38 items matching filters

Search Results

Insight

Paperless Office No More – New Red Tape for Employers in Germany

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
June.24.2022

On June 23, the German Bundestag passed a bill under which employers have to comply with a comprehensive catalog of new obligations by August 1, 2022.

Insight

Pitfalls for Startups in Germany when Drafting Job Ads

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
February.22.2022

A recent decision of the Berlin Regional Labor Court shows again that startups need to be super careful when posting job ads.

Insight

Orrick’s 101 – Employment Law in Germany
NEW: Diversity & Discrimination

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
February.01.2022

Orrick's 101 - Employment Law in Germany - 2022 Edition

Our 101 on Employment Law in Germany gives a high level overview of key practical issues employers face and should be aware of in order to minimize ...

Insight

German Employment Law - Most Important Changes for 2022

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
January.20.2022

2022 has several changes in store for employment law. We outline the top 10 of the most important changes in our Insight.

Insight

Germany Works Council Elections 2022: Practical Guidelines for Companies - A More Modern Works Council?

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
November.29.2021

The next election period is quickly approaching, starting on March 1, 2022, and there have been recent changes to law: What you now need to know.

Insight

Top Takeaways for Employers from the Latest Decision on German Bike Delivery Services

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
November.11.2021

Latest German Federal Labor Court decision on bike delivery shows: employers need to either provide necessary equipment or appropriate compensation.

Insight

Germany to Boost Works Council Rights Amid the Pandemic

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
April.14.2021

The Federal Cabinet has introduced a draft bill to make it easier for employees to establish and elect works councils and to facilitate the works ...

Insight

Update: Occupational Health and Safety During the Pandemic

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
March.01.2021

For as long as the threat of infection from COVID-19 remains, businesses will have to maintain a safe and healthy workplace to an increased degree.

Insight

Germany’s Federal Labor Court Boosts Enforcement of Equal Pay

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
2 minute read | January.29.2021

Germany is not exactly known to be a pioneer when it comes to equal pay. In Germany, the pay gap remains particularly large and is only closing ...

Insight

Mobile Working in Germany – New Draft Bill Currently Under Discussion

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
January.21.2021

The legal framework for regular work in the mobile office is currently still lacking in Germany—the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs ...

Insight

Crowdworkers Can Be Employees in Germany!

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
December.07.2020

The German Federal Labor Court decided in an eagerly awaited ruling that crowdworkers or microtaskers can be classified as employees under German ...

Insight

COVID-19 Germany: The New Corona-Warn-App – What Employers Need to Know

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M. and Marianna Urban
June.25.2020

A few days ago, the official Corona-Warn-App, commissioned by the German government, went live. While extensive use of the app can be a benefit for ...