Employees and employers – whenever decisions, deadlines or financial consequences are involved. Typical occasions include termination, termination agreements, warnings, wages/bonuses, employment references or contract drafting.

We provide an initial assessment of your case free of charge. A more detailed initial consultation costs EUR 190.00 + VAT. If we believe your case has a good chance of success, you will receive a transparent overview of the costs. We will check whether your legal expenses insurance covers the costs. It is important to us that you always know in advance what costs you will incur.

Yes, we also offer online consultations via video call. This gives you a flexible, time-saving way to get advice without coming to our office. Simply contact us and we’ll arrange an appointment.

To book an appointment, call us on +49 721 91250-525 or send us an email at arbeitsrecht@caemmerer-lenz.de. We will get back to you promptly with a suitable time.

Do not wait too long to have your dismissal reviewed! An action for unfair dismissal can only be brought within three weeks of receiving the dismissal. Scan your dismissal letter, your employment contract and your most recent payslip and contact us today.

We will file an action for unfair dismissal on your behalf. The court will then set a conciliation hearing within 3-6 weeks and inform the employer about the action and the hearing date. At the conciliation hearing, the parties meet in court and try to reach an agreement. If no settlement is reached, the employer is given the opportunity to respond to the action in writing. The case is then listed for a full hearing (a chamber hearing) after around 3–5 months, where evidence may be taken if necessary and the court will issue a decision.
A settlement can be reached at any stage – this is why many cases end by settlement.

There is rarely an “automatic” entitlement to severance pay. However, severance is often negotiable – especially where there are doubts about the lawfulness of the dismissal. The amount typically depends on the reason for dismissal, your length of service, your monthly earnings and the litigation risk.
Send us your documents and we will provide an initial assessment.

If you have been dismissed and have legal expenses insurance that covers employment law, the legal expenses insurer will usually cover the costs of our services. You only pay an excess if you have agreed one with your insurer. This is usually between EUR 150 and EUR 250.

No. There is no obligation to sign immediately. A termination agreement can have far-reaching consequences (e.g. loss of severance pay, no chance at a leave of absence, loss of remaining holiday entitlement, a waiting period for unemployment benefits). It is advisable to have the agreement checked by a lawyer before signing.

Make sure you meet the formal requirements and calculate the correct notice period to avoid unnecessary costs. We will be pleased to help you terminate the employment relationship in a legally compliant way.

Late payment can trigger claims for outstanding wages and, in some cases, additional claims. At the same time, you must keep an eye on any exclusion periods in your employment contract or collective agreement. A prompt review helps protect your entitlement.

A warning letter must clearly state what you are accused of doing wrong, make it clear that this breaches your duties, and warn that there may be consequences if it happens again. Whether it is legally valid depends on the situation. It is often worth having a warning letter reviewed – particularly in light of the risk of a subsequent dismissal.