German Employment Law

Our employment law specialists offer legal advice and representation in and out of court in all German employment law matters. We are specialized in advising foreign companies doing business in Germany. We also represent executive staff.

German labor and employment law regulations are subject to frequent reforms and revisions. These reforms and revisions significantly affect and influence existing employment relationships. By taking these changes into account, we help our clients keep their individual policies, procedures and documents up-to-date and resolve any arising legal challenges.

Legal proceedings cost personal and financial resources. Therefore, it is important to avoid conflicts by arranging and negotiating fair and equitable solutions for any employment law issues. If any conflict arises, we prioritize quick and effective out-of-court solutions. If litigation is unavoidable, we represent our clients in courts throughout Germany.

Our German employment attorneys advise on:

• the law regulating industrial relations
• the law on work committees and work councils
• the law concerning written cautions
• the law on labor leasing
• the law concerning procuration and corporate power of attorney
• employee data protection in Germany
• corporate co-determination in Germany
• regulations concerning executives
• posting of workers

We also draft:

• temporary and indefinite labor contracts
• management service agreements
• termination agreements
• collective agreements between employers and trade unions
• agreements between a company and its work council/committee to ease economic disadvantages for employees in the event of changes in the company structure