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…
Status Assessment 2.0 is coming
As part of the status determination procedure it can be bindingly clarified upon application whether an employment is subject to social security…
Baker Tilly strengthens Global Mobility division with new tax partner Andreas Bode
Baker Tilly continues to expand its Frankfurt office with the hire of a team of five tax experts.
Communication technology for virtual works council meetings
During the Corona pandemic, Article 129 German Works Council Constitution Act (BetrVG) allowed members of employee representative bodies to attend…
Baker Tilly advises Chairish on acquisition of online furniture retailer Pamono
Baker Tilly has advised US-based Chairish, Inc. (“Chairish”) on its acquisition of Pamono GmbH (“Pamono”), a European online marketplace for vintage…