Bad Faith Failure to Seek Alternative Employment – Federal Labor Court Strengthens Employer's Position

While a wrongful termination action is pending, the employee must seek alternative employment. The employer may send job openings.

von Oliver Driver-Polke
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Persistent Disregard of Work Instructions May Justify Termination by the Employer

Employees must follow instructions of the employer. A persistent disregard of instructions may justify termination, even if no damages result.

von Oliver Driver-Polke
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Employer Reviews - kununu Must Provide Actual Names

Employees reviewing their employers online must expect their names to be disclosed to the employer by the online portal.

von Dr. Henning Wiehe
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Nomination: JUVE Verlag

The JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law 2023/24 has recognized the firm by raising its ranking in the category of "Corporate Employment Law.

von Oliver Driver-Polke
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Disputes over Letters of Reference – Please, Be Smart

Disputes are generally emotionally charged and of no economic benefit for the employer.

von Oliver Driver-Polke
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Isabelle Rüthers

Isabelle Rüthers joined our team on September 1, 2023.

von Oliver Driver-Polke