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  • Dr. Theofanis Tacou, LL.M.
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ECJ on GDPR Access Requests: Even a first Request can be abusive

The right of access under Article 15 GDPR has become a common tool for both employees and job applicants. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has now ruled that, under certain circumstances, even an initial access request may …

  • 04/27/2026
  • Gabriele Heise
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Overtime: How Much Is Too Much? Germany and France Compared from a Legal Perspective

Every day, thousands of employees commute between Germany and France to work on the other side of the border. Although the two countries are geographically close, the employment law regulations that must be observed differ …

  • 04/14/2026
  • Dr. Theofanis Tacou, LL.M.
BAG Ruling on Collective Redundancy Notifications: Errors Render Dismissals Invalid
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BAG Ruling on Collective Redundancy Notifications: Errors Render Dismissals Invalid

The hopes of employers for a more flexible approach to collective redundancy notifications have not materialized. After years of legal dispute and a referral to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), it is now clear that errors …

  • 03/27/2026
  • Kerstin Weckert
Garden Leave Clauses in Employment Contracts: Federal Labour Court Declares Blanket Provision Invalid
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Garden Leave Clauses in Employment Contracts: Federal Labour Court Declares Blanket Provision Invalid

The release of employees from their duties following a dismissal requires a specific justification. Blanket garden leave clauses in employment contracts are legally vulnerable, as demonstrated by a recent ruling of the German …

  • 03/09/2026
  • Ralf Pelz
BAG Ruling: Employers Bear the Salary Risk in the Event of an Invalid Dismissal
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BAG Ruling: Employers Bear the Salary Risk in the Event of an Invalid Dismissal

An employee’s entitlement to so-called default-of-acceptance pay (Annahmeverzugslohn) cannot be excluded by contract. With this decision, the German Federal Labour Court has overturned its previous case law.

  • 03/09/2026
  • Christine Ostwald
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Works Council Elections 2026: The Definition of an Establishment in Digital Platform Businesses

Prior to the works council elections, the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) clarified how the definition of “workplace” applies to digitally organized forms of work. The case of a food delivery service illustrates that …

  • 03/05/2026
Baker Tilly expands its employment law practice with Dr. Theofanis Tacou
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Baker Tilly expands its employment law practice with Dr. Theofanis Tacou

Dr. Theofanis Tacou, LL.M., joined Baker Tilly in Hamburg as a partner on March 1. His practice focuses on employment and compensation law as well as the maritime industry.

  • 02/03/2026
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New information obligations for employers hiring workers from third countries

Since January 1, 2026, companies are required to inform third-country nationals about the “Faire Integration” advisory service. The following outlines what is important for practical implementation.

  • 01/27/2026
Employment and Labour Laws Newsletter: International Trends and Current Legal Developments
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Employment and Labour Laws Newsletter: International Trends and Current Legal Developments

The first edition of the new Employment and Labour Laws Newsletter by Baker Tilly has been published. The international Employment Law Practice Group examines, among other topics, redundancies and Employer of Record models.

  • 11/25/2025
  • Christine Ostwald
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Works council election 2026: Elect employee representatives by postal vote?

Postal voting remains the exception: What matters when selecting the right election procedure – and why election regulations must be strictly adhered to in order to avoid challenges.

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