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Financial Services and Insurance Law - Insolvency Law & Restructuring - Labour Law
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau is Partner and licensed specialist for labour law at ADVANT Beiten‘s Berlin office and member of the Labour & Employment law practice group. He specialises in legal advice for listed companies, in particular on collective issues and corporate acquisitions. Dr Müller-Boruttau‘s sectoral focus lies on the metal and healthcare as well as banking and insurance fields. Besides providing continuous legal advice for companies, his activities focus on restructuring, including legal defence of the same, performance of due diligences for purchasers and vendors as well as legal representation in model case and sensitive proceedings up to the Federal Labour Court. In cases of restructuring, Dr Müller-Boruttau closely collaborates with the large management consultancies and auditing companies.
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau studied law at Julius-Maximilians-University in Würzburg, taught at FH Heilbronn and received a doctorate in 1998 (Dr. iur. utriusque). From 1997 to 2007 he worked with Linklaters in Cologne and Berlin and in 2007 he became partner at ADVANT Beiten.
Publication:
The employer‘s obligation to bear the costs for legal disputes by the works council under § 40 sect. 1 Work Constitution Act (BetrVG)
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
Schriftenreihe zum Sozial- und Arbeitsrecht (SAR) der Duncker & Humboldt GmbH, Band 177
Essays/Articles:
Doing Business in Germany - Unions and works council in Germany - an overview
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Labor Law Magazin, 26 March 2020
The Conciliation Board - Part III: Legal Framework and Related Issues after the Conciliation Board Procedure has been Completed
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Betriebs-Berater, 3/2020, p. 166 et seq.
Mass Dismissal Proceedings Not Open to Collective Bargaining
in: humanresourcesmanager.de, 24 February 2020
The Conciliation Board - Part II: Procedure before the Conciliation Board
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Betriebs-Berater, 49/2019, p. 2933 et seq.
The Conciliation Board - Part I: Legal Framework and Related Issues
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Betriebs-Berater, 45/2019, p. 2676 et seq.
Upper Assessment Cap for Christmas Bonus and Holiday Bonus
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: humanresourcesmanager.de, 28 October 2019
Social Plan Compensation and Disadvantage Compensation Can Be Offset
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: humanresourcesmanager.de, 11 March 2019
Addictions at Work: What Employees and Employers Need to Know
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: finanzen.de, 25. October 2016
Clandestine (but Uncanny) Investigative Activities and their Limits
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau and Dr Franziska von Kummer
in: DeutscherAnwaltSpiegel, Edition 05/2014, p. 3
Absolute Legal Uncertainty
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau and Dr. Franziska von Kummer
in: personalszene, 47/2013, 3
Social Security Law Implications of the CGZP Decision with No End in Sight
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau and Dr Franziska von Kummer
in: schnellbrief 19/2013, 149
Still Legal Uncertainty in the Matter of Christian Trade Unions for Agency Work and Personnel Service Agencies [CGZP]
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau und Dr Franziska von Kummer
in: humanresourcesmanager.de, 2 December 2013
Social Media in the Employment Relationship
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau and Dr Franziska von Kummer
in: schnellbrief Arbeitsrecht 23/2012, p. 5
Expensive Social Plans
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Mittelstand 3/2012, p. 52
Rules on Social Media
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau and Dr Franziska von Kummer
in: schnellbrief Arbeitsrecht 3/2012, p. 20
Greater responsibility for middle management
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Pflege und Management August, 2002, p. 19
Press:
Staff Shortages, Mandatory Vaccinations, no Holidays: What Workers have to face now
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 02 February 2022, No. 24798
Difficult Path to the Goal
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 03 October 2021
From Airport to Quarantine (quoted)
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagespiegel, 07 September 2020, No. 24294
Can I bring my child to the office?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagespiegel, 29. February 2020, No. 24109
When can I start the new job?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 13 February 2021, No. 24449
Who Will Bear the Litigation Costs?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 11 January 2020, No. 24060
Are You Entitled To Christmas Holidays?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 9 November 2019, No. 24000
Two Part-Time Jobs: What Is Legal?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 14 September 2019, No. 23945
Is Monitoring Through IT Systems legal?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 5 May 2018, No. 23460
Furnishing an Office: What You Should Keep in Mind
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 28 October 2017, No. 23278
Which Data May the Boss Use?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 9 September 2017, No. 23230
Gone are the Days of Golden Handshakes
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Börsen-Zeitung, 25 August 2017, No. 163 p. 4
What Is New for Temporary Workers?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 27 May 2017, No. 23126
Temporary Agency Work and Contracts for Work and Service - Back to Known Territory
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Süddeutsche Zeitung, 13/14 May 2017, p. R11 (Steuer & Recht)
Copyright Law: What Applies to Freelancers?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 15 April 2017, No. 23087
Sick and gone?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau and Martin Fink
in: Lohn+Gehalt, February 2017, p. 44 et seq.
Second Income in Addition to Occupational Pension?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 18 February 2017, No. 23032
Special Payments for Colleagues Only
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 31 December 2016, No. 22984
Does Accident Insurance Apply at Home Offices?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 5 November 2016, No. 22930
Who is the Owner of Work Samples?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 6 February 2016, No. 22662
Is Working for Competitors Off-Limits?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 2 January 2016, No. 22627
Part Time Employment: How Much Holidays Are Left?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 1 August 2015., No. 22477
May I Participate Actively in Politics?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 4 July 2015, No. 22449
Is Ranting About the Boss Permitted?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 30 May 2015, No. 22414
Vacation Claims of Part-Time Employees
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Lebensmittel Zeitung, 29 May 2015, No. 22
Can the boss question a doctor's certificate?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 2 May 2015, No. 22388
Can the Minimum Wage Create Disadvantages?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 8 February 2015, No. 22308
How to Establish a Homeoffice?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 21 September 2014, No. 22172
Lawyers Shocked
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau (quotations)
in: Handelsblatt, 8 April 2014, p. 11
When Chronic Diseases Are Considered to Be Disabilities
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau and Doreen Methfessel
in: HRM.de, 4 April 2014
Do I Have to Drop Out at the Age of 65?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 9 March 2014, No. 21981
Are the Customers of a Former Employer Simply Off-Limits?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 2 February 2014, No. 21946
Does Illness Protect Against Dismissal?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 8 December 2013, No. 21893
Do I Have a New Employer?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 20 October 2013, No. 21844
If Need Be, Postpone the Vacation Another Year?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 22 September 2013
Driving Ban as Grounds for Termination?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 4 August 2013, No. 21768
Are Changes to My Letter of Reference Permissible?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 14 July 2013, No. 21747
Job Interview Despite Sick Leave?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 9 June 2013, No. 21712
When Must a Dismissal Protection Suit be Filed?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 14 April 2013
Has my Entitlement to Vacation Lapsed?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 31 March 2013, No. 21646
How does a certificate have to end?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 13 January 2013
What is Allowed on Facebook?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 9 December 2012, No. 21538
Am I entitled to a job abroad?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 11 November 2012
No detective games - The role of the compliance department in the selection process
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau (quotations)
in: Online Magazin Compliance, edition May 2012, 7
Is there a right to full-time positions?
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Der Tagesspiegel, 6 May 2012
Expensive social plans, excessive claims of the works council may have a boomerang effect on employees
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: BVMW, „Der Mittelstand“ March, 2012, 52
Court decision may cause a change of bonus systems
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau (quotations)
in: eFinancialCareers - Die Finanz Jobbörse, 22 February 2007
Transfer of undertakings and outsourcing
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Handelsblatt, 21 February 2007
Expert advice on the subject of transfer of undertakings
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: Wirtschaftswoche Nr. 7, 12 February 2007
Press statements by the works council
Dr Dietmar Müller-Boruttau
in: NZA 1996, 1071
Regular publications in the daily and specialist press
Lectures/Online Seminar:
"Restructuring/Reorganisation: Section 17 KSchG and its consultation and notification procedures - Pandora's box of labour law", Labour Law Summit 2022 in Berlin;
Labour law breakfast seminar: "Back to Zero - What Will Happen After the Corona Shock?", Online Seminar, BEITEN BURKHARDT, 4 June 2020;
"Legislation in Times of #COVID-19 - Secure the Liquidity and Jobs of your Company", Online Seminar, BEITEN BURKHARDT, 27 March 2020
3rd German Human Resources Summit, Frankfurt/Main, November 16, 2012, Facebook & Friends: Labour law-related consequences of the use of Facebook, Blackberry etc.
6th Medium-sized Companies Day Berlin, October 25, 2012, Cost-efficient implementation of changes in corporate structures – Using the laws, taming the works council;
Betriebs-Berater series of seminars on the topic Compatibility of domiciliary care and work - review and outlook in September 2012 in Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich;
Strategy workshop for a service company, May 31, 2012, Executives and their documentation obligations in the event of violations of obligations by employees;
Qualification programme for executives, labour law workshop for a nursing home and hospital operator, April 18 – 20, 2012, Works constitution and individual labour law;
