Employment Law – from Warning Notice
to Dismissal.
Whether dismissal, severance pay or a dispute over your employment reference: in employment law, swift and competent action is essential. With Prof. Dr. Frank Martin and Rechtsanwalt Benjamin Meiser, you have not one but two Specialist Lawyers for Employment Law at your side – for employees and employers alike, determined and solution-oriented.
How we can support you
Dismissal & Protection Against Dismissal
Review of the dismissal and unfair dismissal claim – filed in good time within three weeks.
Severance Pay
Negotiation and enforcement of appropriate severance pay.
Termination Agreement
Review and drafting – with an eye to any waiting period and your interests.
Warning Notice
Defence against unjustified warning notices and removal from your personnel file.
Employment Reference
Enforcing your right to a favourable, qualified reference.
Contract Drafting
Legally sound drafting of employment contracts and termination agreements.
Employment law explained clearly
How long do I have to file a claim after receiving a dismissal?
For an unfair dismissal claim, a deadline of three weeks applies from the date the dismissal is received. If this deadline is missed, the dismissal is generally considered effective. Act quickly, therefore, and have the dismissal reviewed immediately.
Am I entitled to severance pay?
A statutory entitlement to severance pay exists only in exceptional cases. In practice, however, severance pay is often negotiated as part of unfair dismissal proceedings or a termination agreement. We will assess your negotiating position and secure the best possible outcome for you.
Do I have to sign a termination agreement?
No. A termination agreement is voluntary. It can offer advantages but also carries risks – such as a waiting period for unemployment benefit. Have such an agreement reviewed by a lawyer before signing.
Does protection against dismissal apply to me?
The Protection Against Dismissal Act generally applies where the employment relationship has lasted longer than six months and the business employs more than ten employees. We will check whether it applies in your case.
Received a dismissal? Act now.
The three-week deadline is running. Have your dismissal reviewed as soon as possible.