Guide · Employment law

Employment law in Germany: termination, severance, deadlines

Plain-language guidance on termination, severance, deadlines, overtime, probation, parental protection, and unemployment benefits in Germany.

What this guide is for

Work problems often become urgent quickly. This guide gives structure and points you to calculators that help estimate deadlines, risk, and possible next steps.

Typical situations

Termination letters, settlement agreements, severance talks, unused vacation, overtime, probation periods, maternity protection, and part-time requests.

Check deadlines first

The date a letter arrived can be more important than the amount mentioned in it. Note delivery dates and keep documents together before deciding what to do.

Next step

Start with the matching calculator, read the deadline notes, and get personal advice when a deadline is short or the financial value is high.

Tools

Featured calculators