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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
Back Pay for Default of Acceptance: Inactivity After Dismissal Costs the Employee the Back Pay (Higher Labour Court of Lower Saxony)
Higher Labour Court of Lower Saxony (judgment of 11 December 2025 – 5 SLa 465/25): Anyone who makes no effort to find work for weeks after a dismissal must accept the imputation of fictitious interim earnings.
Jun 23
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