An employee who is released from work by their employer following termination does not, in principle, maliciously refrain from other gainful employment within the meaning of Section 615 sentence 2 of the German Civil Code (BGB) if they do not enter into a new employment relationship before the end of the notice period.
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Virtual options have become a popular means of incentivising employees. Among other things, they are intended to retain employees and reward and remunerate them for their loyalty to the company. Clauses in employment contracts that stipulate that virtual options expire in the event of voluntary resignation are therefore invalid due to unreasonable discrimination (Federal Labour Court, ruling of 19 March 2025, ref.: 10 AZR 67/24).
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Cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly relevant in everyday life. They offer many advantages, but also disadvantages such as significant price fluctuations. But are cryptocurrencies suitable for paying wages, or are employers bound to conventional currencies? The Federal Labour Court (BAG) recently addressed this question.
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Consuming and possessing cannabis is now legal for adults under certain conditions. This raises the question for employers: What legal rules apply in the workplace? Does it make sense to establish individual rules for your own staff and, if so, what should they be?
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The introduction of the e-invoicing requirement from 1 January 2025 poses enormous challenges for smaller companies in particular. At the same time, it offers a great opportunity, because by switching to e-invoicing, companies can not only meet legal requirements, but also lay the foundation for comprehensive digitalisation and automation of their business processes.
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Digitalisation is bringing about many changes. This also affects the way invoices are received and issued.
With effect from 2025, the Growth Opportunities Act has introduced new regulations into the VAT Act that are important for business owners in Germany – and these include landlords! These changes are aimed at digitalising the process of issuing and receiving invoices.
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With the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing as part of the Growth Opportunities Act passed on 22 March 2024, companies in Germany are facing a significant change. However, instead of a bureaucratic nightmare, this change also offers opportunities for increased efficiency and digital transformation. Companies should therefore not view the implementation of the legal requirements as a chore,
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