Security for employers and employees
Competent advice on all questions of the employment relationship
Employment law regulates the relationships between employers and employees and encompasses a wide range of legal aspects – from contract design to protection against discrimination to the termination of employment relationships. Given the constant development of case law and the complex legal requirements, sound legal advice is essential to avoid disputes and secure one’s rights.
The lawyers at MTR Legal are at your side on all questions of labor law. Whether you need legal support as an employer or employee, we offer precise advice and vigorously represent your interests.
Protection against dismissal and procedures
- Advice on protection against dismissal rights
- Representation in dismissal protection lawsuits
- Review of the legality of dismissals
- Support in cases of extraordinary termination
- Strategies to avoid disputes
Employment contracts
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
- Adjustment to legal and collective bargaining regulations
- Advice in contract negotiations
- Designing terms and probationary periods
- Compliance with employment law regulations
Works council and co-determination rights
- Representation in disputes with works councils
- Support with works agreements
- Advice on personnel representation laws
- Advice on employee co-determination rights
- Support in electing the works council
Severance payments and social plan
- Advice on severance claims and agreements
- Support in negotiations over severance payments
- Designing social plans in case of business changes
- Representation in severance negotiations
- Enforcement of severance claims
Disputes and litigation
- Representation in labor disputes
- Litigation in dismissal protection lawsuits
- Support in asserting claims
- Advice on warnings and disciplinary actions
- Conflict resolution through mediation and arbitration
Working hours and remuneration
- Advice on working time regulations and models
- Design of working time accounts and overtime regulations
- Support in calculating overtime pay
- Advice on bonus and award schemes
- Negotiation of individual remuneration models
Restructuring & business transfer
- Advice on restructuring and business relocation
- Support in legally compliant execution of business transfers
- Representation in disputes related to business transfers
- Advice on rights and obligations during staff reduction
- Designing transitional arrangements
Bullying and discrimination
- Advice on bullying and discrimination cases at the workplace
- Support in asserting compensation claims
- Legal advice on discrimination lawsuits
- Enforcement of compensation claims
- Representation in cases of sexual harassment
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Employment contract and contract design
Legally secure foundation for every employment relationship
The employment contract forms the basis for cooperation between employer and employee. A clear and legally secure design is crucial to avoid misunderstandings and disputes. This includes regulations on working hours, remuneration, vacation, and other aspects of labor law.
MTR Legal advises you on the creation and review of employment contracts. We design individual contracts that meet legal requirements and protect your interests. Whether introducing contractual clauses or reviewing existing agreements – with our support, you can establish a solid foundation for the employment relationship.
Fixed-term employment contracts
Legally compliant design of fixed-term employment relationships
Fixed-term employment contracts are an important tool for deploying personnel flexibly. However, the strict requirements of the Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG) must be observed. Invalid fixed terms can lead to permanent employment relationships and pose legal risks for the employer.
The MTR Legal law firm supports you in the legally secure design and review of fixed-term employment contracts. We clarify the prerequisites for a fixed term, check their validity, and advise you on extension possibilities. With our expertise, you minimize legal uncertainties and take advantage of fixed-term contracts.
Termination and protection against dismissal
Secure handling of employment terminations
Terminations are a central point of conflict in employment law and often the subject of legal disputes. Whether it is an ordinary, extraordinary, or operational termination – a legally secure execution is crucial to avoid high costs or employment court proceedings.
MTR Legal advises employers and employees on all questions about terminations. We check the legal validity of terminations, support the compliance with deadlines, and clarify claims for severance pay or continued employment. Our advice provides you with security when terminating employment relationships.
Collective Employment Law
Legally secure regulation of cooperation between employer and employee representatives
Collective employment law regulates the relationship between employers and collective employee representatives, such as works councils or unions. It encompasses topics such as co-determination, collective agreements, company agreements, and labor disputes. Compliance with legal requirements and constructive cooperation are crucial to avoid conflicts and ensure an orderly business operation.
The lawyers at MTR Legal provide comprehensive advice on collective employment law. We support you in negotiating and drafting company agreements, implementing collective bargaining regulations, and clarifying co-determination rights. Our expertise helps you minimize legal risks and promote a cooperative relationship between employers and employee representatives.
Severance and Termination Agreement
Amicable solutions for terminating employment relationships
A severance or termination agreement offers the opportunity to amicably end employment relationships and avoid lengthy legal disputes. Clear regulations regarding claims and obligations of both parties are essential to preclude later conflicts.
The lawyers at MTR Legal support you in negotiating and drafting severance agreements and termination contracts. We check the legal validity, clarify tax questions, and ensure that your interests are comprehensively protected.
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Working hours and overtime regulations
Legally secure design of working time models
The regulation of working hours is a central component of the employment relationship. Whether flexible working time models, extra work, or overtime – employers must comply with legal requirements such as the Working Hours Act (ArbZG) and respect their employees’ rights.
MTR Legal advises you on all questions of working time design. We check compliance with legal requirements, assist with the introduction of flexible working time models, and clarify issues regarding overtime compensation. With our help, you create transparent and legally secure working time regulations.
Warnings in labor law
Effective tool for conflict resolution and maintenance of work order
The warning is an important tool for employers to reprimand employee misconduct and to remind them of their contractual duties. It also serves as a precursor to termination, giving the employee the opportunity to correct their behavior. However, a warning can have significant consequences for employees, particularly if it is used as a basis for future employment-related actions.
The attorneys at MTR Legal advise both employers and employees on all questions regarding warnings. We support employers in legally secure drafting of warnings and review their effectiveness. We advise employees on how to defend against unjustified warnings, clarify legal requirements, and assist you in employment disputes. Our expertise ensures that your rights are protected and conflicts are effectively resolved.
Discrimination and Equal Treatment
Protection against Discrimination in the Workplace
The General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) protects employees against discrimination based on origin, gender, religion, age, or disability. Employers are obligated to prevent discrimination and create a work environment based on equal treatment.
MTR Legal supports you in implementing measures to prevent discrimination. We advise you on the requirements of the AGG, investigate complaints of discrimination, and represent your interests in corresponding proceedings. Our expertise ensures a fair and legally secure work environment.
Parental Leave and Maternity Protection
Rights and Obligations during the Family Phase
Parental leave and maternity protection are essential regulations to ensure the compatibility of family and work. Employers and employees often face questions regarding entitlements, deadlines, and the structure of employment relationships during and after the family phase.
MTR Legal provides comprehensive advice on parental leave and maternity protection issues. We clarify entitlements to leave, protection against dismissal, and the return to the workplace. With our support, you can create a legally secure and family-friendly work environment.
Works Agreements and Co-Determination
Legal Foundation for Regulated Collaboration
Works agreements are an important instrument for establishing regulations between employers and works councils. They often address topics like working hours, compensation, or company pension schemes. A clear and legally secure design is crucial to avoid conflicts.
The attorneys at MTR Legal advise you on the creation and negotiation of works agreements. We examine the legal framework, formulate individual regulations, and represent your interests in negotiations with the works council.
Litigation in Employment Law
Employment law conflicts often end up in court – whether in wrongful termination lawsuits, disputes over compensation, or disagreements regarding working hours and conditions. A thorough legal representation is crucial to effectively assert your interests and achieve the optimal solution.
MTR Legal represents you vigorously in employment court proceedings. We carefully prepare your lawsuit or defense, examine the legal situation, and develop a coherent argument. Whether at the labor court, regional labor court, or federal labor court – our experienced lawyers strive to protect your rights and achieve a fair resolution.
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