Registration for short-time work allowance (Kurzarbeit) is a German government initiative to avert the dismissal of employees in tense economic situations by temporarily reducing working hours. As a result, the loss of earnings is reimbursed by the Federal Employment Agency with the short-time working allowance. Abusing short-time work allowance can come in many forms. [...]
Litigation in Germany is continuing despite COVID-19 coronavirus, however like in all other areas it is facing difficulties and the outbreak could lead to new developments. Germany as a state governed by the rule of law places great respect in its legal system to resolve disputes when they arise. The German constitution (das Grundgesetz) [...]
With the continuing developments of COVID-19 coronavirus, we have received several inquiries from clients about the possibility of getting an extension to their German visas. Due to the global development of the crisis, some people face the possibility of remaining in Germany longer than planned. This may be because of COVID-19 infection, the need [...]