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The "Employee's Choice" Reference in a Settlement Is Enforceable (Federal Labour Court, Order of 7 May 2026 – 8 AZB 25/25)
Federal Labour Court: A right of the employee to draft his or her own employment reference agreed in a court settlement is enforceable – limited only by the duty of truthfulness in references.
Jul 30


No Waiver of Minimum Leave – Not Even in a Court Settlement (Federal Labour Court, 9 AZR 104/24)
Federal Labour Court (judgment of 3 June 2025): Statutory minimum leave cannot be waived during an existing employment relationship – settlements must cleanly distinguish between minimum leave and additional leave.
Jan 23
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