Back after a break – and still dismissed during the probation period? Not always legally valid.
In employment law, this happens more often than you might think: an employee enthusiastically returns to a former employer, only to be dismissed shortly thereafter under the pretense of a “probationary dismissal.” Recently, we assisted a client in exactly such a situation. The outcome? A favorable settlement and a clear message to employers: even in...
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Dismissed with Immediate Effect, What Now?!
If you’ve been dismissed with immediate effect, you suddenly have no income. You won’t receive wages and lose the right to unemployment benefits and severance pay. Dismissal with immediate effect is therefore very severe and often causes a lot of uncertainty. An employer should never dismiss you with immediate effect without a valid reason. Moreover,...
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Being ill and unable to work
When you are ill, it’s more obvious with some illnesses than others. For instance, if you have a broken arm, it’s clear that something is wrong. Similarly, if you have a high fever due to the flu, it’s understood that you are unwell. However, when you are sick due to burnout or mental health issues,...
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