Every now and then, employers want to or have to let employees go, but the law on protection against dismissal does not quite play along. Severance payments in termination agreements are then a common way of sweetening the pill for employees. But are outplacement or new placement a good alternative to make it easier for employees to say goodbye and make a fresh start?
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Avoid inheritance disputes: What you should look out for when making a transfer of assets during your lifetime
Recently, more and more reports about the inheritance dispute between Reinhold Messner and his children have appeared in the press. Although he had already transferred the majority of his assets to them several years ago, massive conflicts and mutual accusations have now arisen.
This prominent example shows how important it is to carefully plan the transfer of assets and property during one’s lifetime.
Continue ReadingWills & Co.: What young, married parents should know
Young people tend to suppress the topic of death and all other related issues. This is especially true when it comes to wills. But at the latest when it comes to getting married and starting a family, young couples should consider the topic of wills and make individual arrangements.
Continue ReadingReimbursement of training costs: these rules apply
Employers often cover training costs for their employees. However, employers do not have a statutory right of repayment against employees if employees leave the company shortly after training, for example. However, (labour) contract regulations on the repayment of training costs can solve this problem in an interest-oriented manner.
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