Employees with access to confidential information: What does the new German Trade Secrets Act (“GeschGehG”) mean for employers?
Employers are well advised to particularly protect their corporate know-how. The coming into effect of the new German Trade Secrets Act (“GeschGehG”)...
Update for the tax draft bill on RETT-Blocker avoidance
Article 19 (amendment of German Real Estate Transfer Tax Law) of the Federal Ministry of Finance’s current draft bill to provide further tax...
Never-ending leave entitlement?
“Consulting the law facilitates the finding of justice.” What sounds like a matter of course has no longer been applicable to vacation laws for some...
No revocation right for cancellation agreements
Following the ruling (6 AZR 75/18) dated 7 February 2019 issued by the German Federal Labour Court employees cannot revoke a cancellation agreement...
Baker Tilly hires recognized transaction attorney
New Corporate / M&A Partner Peter Holst strengthens the legal team in Frankfurt.
Only those who work are entitled to holiday!
Once again holiday entitlement was the subject of two current decisions of the German Federal Labour Court (BAG). On March 19, 2019 the German Federal...
Invalid dismissal before the receipt of the notification of mass dismissals
According to article 134 German Civil Code (BGB) in connection with article 17 sec. 1 German Employment Protection Act (KSchG) the termination of an...
Minimum wage for interns?
On January 31, 2019 (5 AZR 556/17) the Federal Labour Court (BAG) has taken a commendable decision on the contentious legal question regarding the...
Claim for payment in lieu of vacations for heirs?
Any leave not taken by an employee may be “paid out” only upon termination of but not during the ongoing employment relationship.
Travel time equals working time?
The question whether travel time qualifies as working time which needs to be compensated is regularly discussed. This can be regulated in a collective...