Stricter rules at the workplace apply from today!
In order to get a grip on the rapidly worsening Corona situation, stricter regulations at the workplace apply as of today until March 19, 2022, among…
Baker tilly in the news: Global corporate tax - Many obstacles on the way to greater tax justice
The members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have agreed upon a global corporate tax reform. As early as 2023, 136…
Electronic signature on fixed-term employment contracts
In a digitalized world, the question of whether employment contracts can be signed electronically is becoming increasingly important.
Every Year This Time of Year...: When does the leave entitlement expire?
The year 2021 is slowly but surely drawing to a close. During this time of year, employers and employees alike often wonder what happens with vacation…
Employer not obligated to pay remuneration in the event of pandemic-related business closure
In a decision announced yesterday, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 (file no. 5 AZR 211/21), the German Federal Labor Court overturned a decision of the…
Statkraft acquires the Breeze Three portfolio: Baker Tilly advises wind farm operator on cross-border transaction
Baker Tilly, together with Osborne Clarke, has advised Breeze Three Energy GmbH & Co. KG on the restructuring and sale of the Breeze Three wind…
Global tax reform and minimum tax: OECD announces historic tax agreement between 136 countries
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced last week that 136 countries had agreed on a global tax reform. According…
Evidentiary value of a certificate of incapacity for work – sickness after notice of termination
According to the BAG’s latest decision, the evidentiary value of a certificate of incapacity for work is diminished if the certificate confirms an…
German Federal Labor Court: Ineffectiveness of liability-limiting exclusion clauses
The BAG declared an exclusion clause in an employment contract – also known as an "exclusion period regulation" or "forfeiture clause" – which limits…
Baker Tilly advises Commerz Real on cooperation with Ampyr Solar Europe
Baker Tilly has advised Commerz Real AG on the conclusion of a cooperation agreement with Ampyr Solar Europe for the development of photovoltaic…