23.11.2020

The Probationary Period during the Corona Pandemic

The corona pandemic is dominating life, There must be no contact with friends, the author therefore stays at home, and his blog appears in German rhymes. No more pizza at the Italian restaurant…

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12.11.2020

Coronavirus-related Closures and Lockdown - Three Courts, Two Opinions!

In our post dated 21 October 2020, we reported on the decision of the 15th Chamber of the Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main (judgment of 2 October 2020 - 2-15 O 23/20). In this decision, the Regional…

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11.11.2020

Termination without Notice Due to Private Internet Use

Private use of the business e-mail account and private use of the business Internet access despite a prohibition agreed in the employment agreement can justify a termination without notice. Inadmissibility…

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11.11.2020

Coronavirus Protests and the Limits of Labour Law

The coronavirus pandemic poses great challenges for the country and is unsettling in various ways. Recently, a protest in Leipzig against the measures to contain the pandemic made headlines. The so-called…

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10.11.2020

State Grants Guarantees for SME Bonds and Promotes Non-Bank Refinancing

To better meet the needs of the capital market-oriented economy, the WSF offers "Guarantees for Bonds", an additional instrument with largely standardised conditions. So far, guarantees were only granted…

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09.11.2020

Whoever Does Not Comply with the Rules of the Game (Corona Hygiene Concept) ...

In football, infringements of the rules of the game, such as fouls, unsporting behaviour or assaults, are punished with a yellow or red card and thus a sending-off. "Go to Jail. Go directly to Jail. Do not…

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29.10.2020

Regulation on Reporting Duties under the German Money Laundering Act - Real Estate (GwGMeldV-Immobilien)

Overview On 1 October 2020 the new regulation on reporting duties under the German Money Laundering Act - Real Estate (hereinafter the "Regulation") has come into force. With the Regulation, the…

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25.10.2020

Beep, beep, beep – At The Sound of the Next Tone: Certificate of Incapacity for Work, Issued by Phone

There it is again, the medical certificate of incapacity to work by telephone (AU). It's been a long-standing tradition when it comes to ordering pizza: Beep Beep "Pizza Avanti Good Evening", "Good…

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20.10.2020

Commercial Space Rent Remains Due Even During Corona Closure

The issue of "coronavirus" or "COVID-19 pandemic" has been given considerable attention in real estate law in recent months. One of the first legal issues to be intensively discussed in connection with…

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18.10.2020

Corona Labour Law ‑ More Short-Time Work

The coronavirus - since it has existed - was never gone and is now back. The coronavirus is not a friend and it is not welcome. Nevertheless, we still have to deal with the coronavirus and its…

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11.10.2020

Voluntary Flu Vaccination at the Workplace

As there is currently no approved vaccine against "Corona" but next winter is approaching, this blog unfortunately only addresses voluntary flu vaccination at the workplace. However, the explanations given…

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30.09.2020

A limited liability company in steward ownership?

Over the past few years, it has become increasingly popular in Germany for companies to choose steward ownership, even during the start-up phase, and to anchor this structure in young companies. The UN…

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