German law & employment law
Consultancy services for private individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises
Dr. Henrik Göddeke
German employment lawyer
- Admitted as a European lawyer to the Płock Bar Association, Poland
- Admitted as a German lawyer to the Berlin Bar Association, Germany
www.anwalt-arbeitsrecht-kuendigung-berlin.de - Please feel free to contact me if you require legal assistance with German employment law. As I also conduct consultations via video call from my Polish office, you can contact me regardless of whether you are resident in Germany or Poland
- Many years of specialisation in employment law and commercial law
- Focus on advising employees and small and medium-sized enterprises. My services are primarily aimed at private individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises seeking professional advice in the field of German employment and commercial law
What can you expect?
What can you expect?
Commitment
Total commitment to the matters entrusted to me
Approach
A personalised and professional approach to each case
Experience
Over twenty years’ experience in German employment law
Languages
Consultations in English, German and French
Q&A
When am I protected against unfair dismissal?
If your employment has lasted for more than 6 months AND the company employs more than 10 full-time staff, then protection against unfair dismissal applies.
Is there a statutory entitlement to severance pay?
In principle, there is no statutory entitlement to severance pay. Severance pay can be negotiated either in or out of court. It is advisable to entrust such negotiations to an experienced employment lawyer.
What are the time limits for challenging a dismissal?
A notice of termination must be challenged by filing a claim for unfair dismissal with the labor court no later than 3 weeks after receipt of the termination notice. Once this deadline has passed, the termination is considered valid and can no longer be successfully challenged.
What documents do I need for my first appointment with a lawyer specialising in protection against unfair dismissal?
For the first meeting, typically at least the following documents are needed: your employment contract, the notice of termination, any written warnings, and your last three pay slips.