German Employment Lawyer

Legal Solutions Made in Germany

German
Employment
Lawyers

Legal Solutions Made in Germany

The certified specialists in employment law at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte advise employees and employers on their rights and responsibilities under German law. From our offices in Aachen, Düsseldorf and Cologne as well as our conference rooms throughout Germany we advise clients from all industries.

Employment Law Services
for Employers and Companies

Companies and employers should consult with employment lawyers to ensure that best practices and proper guidelines are in place within the company. Such diligence and expertise prevents costly litigation from arising.

Employment Law Services
for Employees

Employees should consult with employment law specialists when facing difficult questions regarding discrimination and bullying within the workplace, and in matters of unfair dismissal and severance pay.

Employment Law Advice for Companies & Management

As a managing director, employer or manager it is vital that you receive the best employment law advice. Such legal assistance is crucial in drafting employment contracts, creating anti-discrimination policies, designing employment termination agreements and understanding your own rights and obligations. Regardless of which industry you are in, having legal counsel of the highest order in your corner provides huge advantages. Unsuccessful employment cases can be damaging financially and reputationally. Having the right policies, procedures and legal support in place will also increase your employees’ motivation in the workplace.

Our Employment Law Services for Employers

Advising Managing Directors, Employers and Managers

Managing directors and employers must consider many critical legal factors during their work. Although there are great benefits in taking the role of a managing director, there are also huge responsibilities and risks involved. Suppose you have recently become a managing director or are currently considering taking on such a role. In that case, it is advisable to read our article on the risks and opportunities involved in such a role. Our employment lawyers can advise you further on your legal responsibilities.

As an employer, you have legal responsibilities when communicating with your employees. Find out the legal requirements regarding the issuing of instructions and writing warning letters. Not overstepping your legal obligations is the best way of preventing legal disputes from arising. Our lawyers also advise managing directors and other managers on designing policies and procedures in the workplace. We will ensure that your business is compliant with anti-discrimination requirements and seek to ensure there are steps in place to prevent claims of harassment or bullying.

AUG License Applications and Employee Leasing

The AUG license (Arbeitnemerüberlassung License) allows companies and agencies to send contractors to provide their services for end-users in Germany. Employee leasing has become a popular means for companies to resolve short-term employment issues and has proven to be enormously beneficial in specific industries. the leased employee market consists of highly qualified workers whose skills may be perfectly suited to a short-term project. For short-term projects, starting in a confident manner is often key to success, and leasing employees with the required attributes often saves time and money that would be spent on training internal employees, or in looking to bring in an employee for the role. At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, our certified employment lawyers will provide you with clear guidance on all matters relating to employee leasing and gaining the AUG license.

However, leasing employees can also bring up legal difficulties and disputes. There are times when legal conflicts may arise between the agency worker, the agency and the company hiring the worker. The relationship between the three parties can be blurred at times. Our legal professionals advise companies, agencies and temporary workers on their rights in all employment law matters.