The Beamtenbund union has filed expedited court proceedings against Schleswig-Holstein's aid regulation, protesting high healthcare self-contributions imposed on thousands of civil servants and retirees.
German businesses must navigate intensified compliance litigation and labor law debates amid new regulations in 2026.
German political parties clash over a proposal to restrict the legal right to part-time work, with significant criticism from SPD and some CDU members highlighting misconceptions about 'lifestyle part-time' workers.
Germany's 2026 reforms include wage hikes, bureaucracy cuts, and new apprenticeship opportunities despite economic headwinds.
New 2026 German laws mean reduced bureaucracy, higher wages, and promising economic advantages from cargo bike use for companies.
German companies face new legislative reforms and economic hurdles in 2026 with rising wages, tax changes, and region-specific challenges.
In 2026, Germany enacts comprehensive regulatory reforms impacting minimum wage, environmental standards, taxation, and consumer rights to support workers, sustainability, and transparency.
Germany's 2026 reforms target bureaucracy reduction, wage increases, social security updates, and new support measures for workers and retirees.
German companies face stricter legal rules on target agreements and rising labor costs amid broad economic reforms taking effect in 2026.
Germany’s government announces key 2026 reforms affecting wages, pensions, taxes, and environmental policies to stimulate the economy and support workers.
A court in Maastricht ruled an IT employee’s immediate dismissal invalid following his move to Germany during sick leave, emphasizing procedural protections in Dutch employment law.
Starting 2026, new laws in Germany introduce stricter cybersecurity, pay transparency, tax relief, and labor reforms impacting businesses significantly.
The German government has prolonged the Kurzarbeitergeld program until the end of 2026, providing critical economic support and planning security for companies amid current challenges.
German companies face labor law challenges amid digital and demographic shifts while benefiting from extended Kurzarbeitergeld to manage workforce transformation and economic uncertainty.
From wage hikes to environmental regulations and transparency mandates, German firms face significant legal and operational adjustments in 2026.
Sick leave in Germany rose to a new high in 2024, driven by respiratory and musculoskeletal illnesses, prompting calls for companies to adopt strategic health and workplace reforms.
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Labor plans to reduce safety officer obligations for SMEs, easing bureaucracy while maintaining workplace safety standards.
German companies are intensifying efficiency-driven reorganizations while adapting to new mandatory electronic working time recording legislation with exemptions for small businesses.
German companies increasingly support the proposed weekly maximum work hours regulation for 2025.
The debate in Germany over implementing a weekly working hours limit sees majority support from large enterprises but resistance from smaller businesses.
Half of German companies support a weekly maximum working hours policy, with backing predominantly from large firms.
Half of German companies support proposed maximum working hours, led by large industries.