Legal matters

The topic of data protection also plays an important role for companies in the recruitment process. Here you can find out how to handle application documents and applicants' personal data in a legally compliant manner. The documents that job applicants submit to the company usually contain a range of personal data, such as age, address, CV or grades. Employers must ... Weiterlesen

Temporary employment contract An employment contract sets out the conditions under which someone works. It defines the rights and obligations of both parties and is the basis for the employment relationship. The employment contract can take various forms, depending on the type of employment. A temporary employment contract is a flexible model for employment. A ... Weiterlesen

According to the German Employment Documentation Act, companies based in Germany must document the key terms of an employment contract in writing and hand it over to the employee. What information is mandatory and in what form must the evidence be provided? The German Evidence Act stipulates that the employer must document the essential terms of the employment contract in writing, sign the document and hand it over to the employee. Weiterlesen

The Supply Chain Duty of Care Act, commonly referred to as the Supply Chain Act, has been in force in Germany since the beginning of 2023. What is the purpose of this law? Which companies does it apply to? What obligations arise from the Supply Chain Act? The Supply Chain Act obliges companies based in Germany to comply with certain due diligence obligations along the supply chain and to take appropriate precautions to fulfil their legal obligations. Weiterlesen