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Partial Incapacity For Work To Take Effect On January 1, 2028
Germany's healthcare reform introduces a new framework for partial incapacity for work, allowing employees to work reduced hours while recovering from illness. The legislation, effective January 2028, establishes specific requirements for physician certification, employer consent, and the partial performance of work at 25%, 50%, or 75% capacity. Employers must now prepare their processes and organizational structures to handle this significant change in workplace health management.
Germany Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Termination Email From The United States To Germany – Valid After All?
The German Federal Labor Court has issued a significant ruling that may ease the administrative burden on international employers terminating employees in Germany. In cross-border situations, the court held that strict written-form requirements under German law may not always apply, potentially allowing termination by email or telephone under certain circumstances. This decision creates new flexibility for U.S. employers and others operating across borders, though careful legal analysis remains essential.
Worldwide Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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The End Of Registered Letterbox Delivery In Germany? No Prima Facie Evidence Of Actual Receipt
The Hamburg Higher Labor Court and Federal Labor Court have fundamentally altered the legal landscape for serving employment-related notices in Germany, ruling that registered letterbox delivery no longer constitutes a legally secure method of service. This decision arose from a case examining whether an employer properly fulfilled its obligation to conduct company integration management before terminating an employee for illness-related reasons, with the court finding that the digitized delivery process la
Germany Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Medical Certificate from Day One in Germany: What Is Changing, What Remains the Same – and What Employers Can Do Now
Germany's coalition government has proposed requiring employees to submit medical certificates from the first day of illness, eliminating telephone-based sick leave certification. While this appears to be a significant policy shift, employers already possess the discretionary right to demand early certification under existing law, raising questions about what will actually change once the legislation takes effect.
Germany Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Video: Understanding The WRC Adjudication Process – Episode 4
Understanding the Workplace Relations Commission adjudication process is crucial for both employers and employees navigating employment disputes in Ireland. This guide walks through each stage of the WRC process, from the initial complaint submission through mediation, the formal hearing, and potential appeals. Learn what to expect at each step and how to effectively prepare for an adjudication hearing.
Ireland Employment
WF
William Fry
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Court Of Cassation: The Limits Of Unilateral Termination Of The Applicable Collective Agreement
The Italian Court of Cassation has ruled on a critical employment law matter concerning the termination of collective bargaining agreements. The decision addresses whether individual employers can unilaterally withdraw from collective agreements before their expiry date, and establishes important precedents regarding workers' rights to compensation when such terminations are deemed unlawful.
Italy Employment
DL-Law Avvocati Giuslavoristi
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