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Neuer Koalitionsvertrag: Strategische Überlegungen Für Personalverantwortliche

Der Koalitionsvertrag beinhaltet viele arbeitsrechtlich relevante Themen. Das Ob und das Wie ihrer Umsetzung wird Gegenstand der Legislaturperiode sein.

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Wind Of Change - Are Medical Sick Leave Certificates Still Untouchable?

High sickness rates present significant challenges for employers. Previously, if employers had doubts about an employee's actual incapacity for work, they faced significant challenges due to the high probative value of the certificate of incapacity for work.

Germany Healthcare

L

Littler

The 2024 US Election: Key Expectations For Companies In The USA

In many ways, the 2024 US election was historic. National issues such as immigration, abortion and the US economy polarised the country as never before, alongside international flashpoints in Europe and the Middle East. Donald Trump was able to communicate these issues in the most convincing way and won the election.

Germany Government

L

Littler

Die US-Wahl 2024: Was Unternehmen in den USA jetzt erwartet

Die US-Wahl 2024 war in vielerlei Hinsicht historisch. Neben den internationalen Krisenherden in Europa und dem Nahen Osten polarisierten nationale Themen wie Immigration.

Germany Employment

L

Littler

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Germany Employment

Hangarter Legal

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Germany Employment

HK

HEUKING

When Must Employees Be Paid For Showering?

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

"Are They Allowed To Do That?" Sick Visits To 'Conspicuously Ill' Employees

Germany Employment

GW

Gowling WLG

BMAS: Überraschende Regelungen im Referentenentwurf zur Arbeitszeiterfassung

Germany Employment

VL

vangard | Littler

Health Protection In The Metaverse - Obligations Of The Employer

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Germany's New Whistleblower Protection Act: What Employers Need To Know

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Recording Of Working Hours – Works Council Can Initiate Negotiations Regarding The Configuration Of The Recording System

Germany Employment

LG

L&E Global

New Rules Proposed To Record Working Time – More Questions Than Answers So Far

Germany Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

German Working Time Act Amendments – What You Need To Know

Germany Employment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ESRB Annual Report On Activities In 2024: Key Developments, Supervisory Priorities And Regulatory Implications

Germany Finance

PL

PwC Legal Germany

IP Quick Tip: How To Protect UPC Patent Litigation With An Anti-Anti-Suit Injunction (2025) (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

EU AI Act: Key Compliance Considerations Ahead Of August 2025

European Union Technology

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

EU Commission Signs-off On ESG Related Competitor Collaboration

Germany Anti-trust

JD

Jones Day

From Competitor To Competitor

Germany Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

New Rules Proposed To Record Working Time

On 18 April 18 2023, the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS) presented the long-awaited draft amendment to the Working Time Act and other regulations.

Germany Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

Germany's Draft Bill On Recording Working Time Includes Some Surprising Requirements

In its September 2022 decision on the recording of working hours (Case No. 1 ABR 22/21), the German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht, or BAG) not only attracted a great deal of attention...

Germany Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Neues Zur Arbeitszeiterfassung – Referentenentwurf Zur Änderung Des Arbeitszeitgesetzes

Seit dem 18. April 2022 liegt nun der lang erwartete (Referenten-)Entwurf zur Änderung des Arbeitszeitgesetzes und zur Regelung der Arbeitszeiterfassung vor...

Germany Employment

MW

McDermott Will & Emery

Doing Dangerous Sports In Germany – Does The Employer Have A Say? (Video)

Can employers prevent their employees from engaging in dangerous sports? And if they get injured are they entitled to sick pay? Are any sports completely off limits? How about skiing...

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Business And Human Rights For Small Companies – What Is The Impact Of The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act On The Supplier Side?

European Union Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Do Employees Have To Follow Directions Given During Their Free Time?

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

The Rise Of ESG And What HR Professionals In Germany Should Do To Keep Up

Germany Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

Looking Ahead In 2023 – Germany

Germany Employment

LG

L&E Global

Clarity At Last? German Federal Labor Court Explains The Rules For Recording Working Time

Germany Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Update Zum „Stechuhr"-Beschluss Des BAG

Germany Employment

MW

McDermott Will & Emery

Umstrittene Einrichtungsbezogene Impfpflicht – Divergierende Rechtsprechung

Germany Employment

MW

McDermott Will & Emery

So Bereiten Sich Arbeitgeber Auf Die Elektronische Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung Vor

Germany Employment

MW

McDermott Will & Emery

German Employment Law Fall 2022 Update: Bonuses, COVID-19, And Annual Leave Entitlements

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Gefälschter Impfnachweis – wichtiger Grund für außerordentliche Kündigung

Germany Employment

MW

McDermott Will & Emery

Umstrittene Einrichtungsbezogene Impfpflicht – Divergierende Rechtsprechung

In der Praxis herrscht Rechtsunsicherheit durch divergierende Entscheidungen im Zusammenhang mit der umstrittenen einrichtungsbezogenen Impfpflicht. Die Gerichte beurteilen die Frage, ob § 20a Abs.

Germany Employment

MW

McDermott Will & Emery

So Bereiten Sich Arbeitgeber Auf Die Elektronische Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung Vor

Am 1. Januar 2023 ist es so weit – die elektronische AU-Bescheinigung kommt (endlich) auch ins Unternehmen. Bislang waren lediglich Ärztinnen und Ärzte verpflichtet, die Daten zur AU-Bescheinigung...

Germany Employment

MW

McDermott Will & Emery

German Employment Law Fall 2022 Update: Bonuses, COVID-19, And Annual Leave Entitlements

This fall and winter season, employers in Germany have several developments in German employment law to put on their radars, including optional bonus pay due to the spike in energy costs...

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Gefälschter Impfnachweis – wichtiger Grund für außerordentliche Kündigung

In zwei Entscheidungen hat das LAG Düsseldorf kürzlich deutlich gemacht, dass die Vorlage eines gefälschten Impfnachweises grundsätzlich einen wichtigen Grund für eine außerordentliche Kündigung darstellen kann.

Germany Employment

MW

McDermott Will & Emery

Focus On Labor Law - 3rd Quarter 2022

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Neue Corona-Arbeitsschutz-Vo

Der nächste Corona-Herbst rückt näher und so war zu erwarten, dass Unternehmen erneut strengere Vorgaben gemacht werden, um das Risiko einer Coronainfektion im betrieblichen Umfeld zu reduzieren.

Germany Employment

MW

McDermott Will & Emery

Impending Energy Crisis: Mandatory Energy Conservation As Of 1 September 2022

The emerging energy crisis forces us all to take action: yesterday, the German Federal Cabinet approved two ordinances on energy conservation presented by Habeck, Germany's Federal Minister of Economics.

Germany Environment

OP

Oppenhoff

Focus On Labour Law – 2nd Quarter 2022

In the second half of this year there are once again going to be important labour law reforms that will keep HR departments on their toes.

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Arbeitgeber „Be Aware" Im Blickpunkt: Nachhaltigkeit Und Human Resources

Auf den ersten Blick nicht viel. Aber: weit gefehlt! Seit Jahren beschäftigen sich nicht nur globale Unternehmen mit den Themen, die heute unter Schlagworten wie ESG...

Germany Employment

RF

RIMON FALKENFORT Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwalten & Steuerberatern mbB

Dos And Don'ts For ‘Mobile' Work In Germany

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Fall ‘Commuting' To Home Office An Occupational Accident In Germany

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Ensuring Cyber Resilience

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

German Court Rules Occupational Accidents At Home May Be Covered By Statutory Accident Insurance

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Germany's Bundestag Plans To Implement 3G Rule (Vaccinated, Recovered, Or Tested) For Workplaces And Home Offices

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Update To COVID-19 Measures

Germany Immigration

EG

Envoy Global, Inc.

Germany Introduces Strict Workplace Access Rules

Germany Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

3 Practical Tips For Introducing A Vaccination Bonus In Your Company

Germany Coronavirus

LM

Littler Mendelson

What Headcount Can Tell You About Your Obligations

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

What Headcount Can Tell You About Your Obligations (Podcast)

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Employer Obligation Finder (Podcast)

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Employers Can Order Employees To Return From Working From Home

Germany Employment

LG

L&E Global

The German Federal Elections: What Changes Employers Can Expect

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Legal Implications If An Employee Asks To Work Abroad

Germany Immigration

MB

Mayer Brown

COVID-19 Quarantine And Leave In Germany: A New Ruling

Germany Coronavirus

IL

Ius Laboris

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Doing Dangerous Sports In Germany – Does The Employer Have A Say? (Video)

IL

Ius Laboris

Video: Employment Law Roundup For 2021

WF

William Fry

Video: Employment Law Roundup Part 2 – Important Cases From 2020

WF

William Fry

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