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The Two-Week Period under § 626(2) BGB: The Employee's Holiday Does Not Suspend the Deadline (Federal Labour Court, 2 AZR 55/25)
Federal Labour Court (judgment of 4 December 2025): The cut-off period for summary dismissal runs even while the employee is on holiday – employers must pursue the investigation with urgency.
Jun 11
"Bought Sick Notes": Online Certificates Without Any Contact With a Doctor Justify Summary Dismissal (Higher Labour Court of Hamm)
Higher Labour Court of Hamm (case no. 14 SLa 145/25): A certificate purchased via a questionnaire without a medical examination has no evidential value and destroys the relationship of trust.
May 8
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