Employment law services

Practical support for employment law problems in Germany

The advice is focused primarily on employees and international professionals. The firm also advises employers where required.

01

Dismissal & Unfair Dismissal Claims

Review of the termination, assessment of dismissal protection, deadlines, litigation options and negotiation strategy.

02

Severance Pay

Assessment of realistic options for severance pay in Germany and a strategy for negotiations with the employer.

03

Termination Agreements

Review of German termination or settlement agreements, including:

severance and notice period
garden leave and outstanding holiday
employment reference
possible unemployment-benefit implications

04

Warnings / Abmahnung

Review of warning letters, their possible consequences and the most appropriate response in the circumstances.

05

Salary, Bonus & Overtime

Advice on outstanding salary, bonus entitlements, overtime pay and relevant contractual or statutory time limits.

06

Employment Contracts

Review of German employment agreements and clear English explanations before signing or renegotiating terms.

07

Employment References

Review and enforcement of German employment references (Arbeitszeugnisse) and proposed reference wording.

08

Holiday & Outstanding Leave

Advice on remaining holiday, leave during notice periods and possible payment for untaken holiday.

For expats and international professionals

Employment Law Support for International Employees in Germany

A German-language contract, termination letter or message from HR can be difficult to evaluate when you are unfamiliar with German employment law. Important deadlines and legal consequences are not always obvious from the wording alone.

You do not have to understand the German system or negotiate legal issues in German. The legal position, available options and recommended strategy can be explained to you in clear English.

Review of German employment contracts and letters
Communication and negotiations with HR
Severance and termination-agreement strategy
Communication with the employer’s lawyers
Representation before German labour courts

A simple first step

How it works

Start by sending a short description and the documents you already have. The process can then be discussed in a structured and transparent way.

Tell us what happened

Briefly describe the situation in your own words and mention any known deadlines.

Send the documents

Attach your employment contract, the last three payslips and the documents relating to the dispute.

Legal assessment

The situation is reviewed and the appropriate next steps, opportunities, risks and costs are discussed.

Representation if required

If a mandate is accepted, representation can continue out of court or before the German labour courts.

Sending an enquiry or documents does not itself establish an attorney-client relationship. Please do not assume that a deadline is being monitored until the firm has expressly accepted the mandate.

What we need to review your case

What should you send us?

A short description and a few key documents usually make the initial review more efficient. Send what is available; missing documents should not prevent you from making contact.

Usually helpful

Brief description of your case
Employment contract
Last three payslips

If you were dismissed

Complete termination letter
Exact date on which you received it
Relevant correspondence with HR

Depending on your case

Warning letter
Proposed termination or settlement agreement
Employment reference or draft reference

Salary or bonus dispute

Relevant payslips
Bonus agreement or bonus correspondence
Relevant emails or other records

Specialisation, clarity and reach

Why international employees contact the law firm

Certified specialisation

Employment law is a defined area of specialist qualification under German professional rules.

English communication

Your legal position and strategic options are explained directly in clear English.

Practical strategy

Legal options are considered alongside timing, evidence, cost and economic relevance.

Frankfurt & nationwide

Personal advice in Frankfurt and digital employment law advice throughout Germany.

Local office, nationwide service

English-Speaking Employment Lawyer in Frankfurt and Throughout Germany

The law firm is based in Frankfurt am Main. If you live or work elsewhere, many employment law matters can be handled digitally. A video consultation often makes travel to Frankfurt unnecessary for the initial discussion.

Where representation is required, communication with the employer, the employer’s lawyers and German labour courts can be handled as part of the mandate. This allows international employees to obtain employment law advice in English even when they are not based in Frankfurt.

Clear information about costs

The expected costs will be explained before further legal work is undertaken. If you have legal expenses insurance (Rechtsschutzversicherung), please mention this when contacting the firm and provide the policy details if available. Whether the insurer covers a particular matter depends on the policy and the insurer’s coverage decision.

Frequently asked questions

German employment law advice in English

Do you advise clients entirely in English?

Yes. Consultations and communication about your employment law matter can be conducted in English. German documents can be reviewed and their legal significance explained in English.

Can you represent me if I do not live in Frankfurt?

Yes. The firm is based in Frankfurt am Main, but employment law advice and representation are available throughout Germany. Many initial discussions can take place by video consultation.

What should I do after receiving a dismissal in Germany?

Keep the complete termination letter and record the exact date on which you received it. Seek legal advice promptly because a short deadline generally applies. Do not sign additional documents without understanding their consequences.

How long do I have to challenge a dismissal?

As a general rule, an action challenging a dismissal must be filed with the competent German labour court within three weeks after receipt of the written termination notice. Exceptions are limited, so prompt review is important.

Can I negotiate severance pay in Germany?

Severance pay is not automatically due in every dismissal case. It may arise from an agreement, a social plan, a court settlement or specific statutory circumstances. The legal and negotiating position must be assessed in the individual case.

What documents should I send for an initial assessment?

Please send a brief description, your employment contract and the last three payslips if available. Also include the relevant termination letter, warning, agreement, reference or correspondence and mention any known deadline.

Can you review a German termination agreement in English?

Yes. The proposed agreement can be reviewed and explained in English, including provisions on severance, notice, garden leave, holiday, the employment reference and possible unemployment-benefit implications.

Can legal expenses insurance cover employment law advice?

Employment law cover may be included in some legal expenses insurance policies. Coverage depends on the policy terms and the insurer’s decision. Please send the insurer and policy details if available; no coverage can be assumed in advance.

English-Speaking Employment Lawyer in Germany

Certified Employment Law Specialisation

Advice in English

Digital & Nationwide

Strategy & Cost Clarity

A short three-week deadline generally applies

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