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AG Düsseldorf: LinkedIn contact does not replace consent to email advertising
If you are connected via LinkedIn, you do not automatically agree to receive newsletters or other advertising emails.
EU Inc.: Is the European limited liability company for start-ups coming?
The European Commission wants to create a new harmonized corporation with the “EU Inc.”. Digital, flexible and investor-friendly – that is what the new corporation is supposed to be. However, it raises difficult questions about co-determination, national law and creditor protection.
BAG ruling in the Egenberger case: When is the church allowed to ask for denomination in job applications?
The BAG ends the Egenberger case. Churches are allowed to request the denomination – but only for the right job.
Check employment contract: These points are mandatory in an employment contract
Checking employment contracts before signing: mandatory information under the Verification Act, typical pitfalls and the new digital verification from 2025.
Overtime: When they are paid and how much is allowed
When must overtime be paid – and how much is allowed? The most important rules at a glance.
When the child is ill: What claims do parents have under employment law?
Child sick – who pays, how many days are parents entitled to? Child sickness benefit explained in compact form.
Trade mark application in bad faith: DPMA points to increase in the number of cases
The Federal Court of Justice tightens the standards for bad faith applications – and the DPMA follows up with a notice.
Dismissal on vacation? What the new ruling by the Federal Labor Court means for employees and employers
BAG 4.12.2025: Vacation does not protect against dismissal – employers must also comply with the two-week period during vacation.
Equal treatment in the workplace: What employers need to consider with the AGG
AGG obligations for employers: Even an unsuccessful job advertisement can trigger claims for compensation.