Labor law
What rights I have as an employee
What am I allowed to do in my job? What am I not allowed to do? What rights do I have as an employee and what obligations do I have? Questions that arise in everyday working life and problems that arise are addressed and explained on idee für mich. Whatshould I bear in mind when taking sick leave at ? Under what conditions can you take on a part-time job and what do I do if I am bullied at work - these are just some of the questions we deal with on the subject of employment law.
Employment law: pay attention when signing a contract
What exactly is employment law? A common definition is: "Employment law refers to the sum of legal norms that relate to work performed in dependent employment. This work is performed by the (dependent, dependent) employee." And further: " Labor law originated as employee protection law. Even today, it primarily serves to protect the employee. For the employee, the employment contract that he concludes with the employer is usually the most important legal transaction."
If, after a successful application, the longed-for job finally arrives, particular attention should therefore be paid to the new employment contract. The importance of the employment contract usually only becomes apparent when problems arise. This is why the new job applicant should have the contract checked by a specialist before signing it. After all, the contract may be binding for many years.
The more specific, the better
Basic points such as salary, notice period, vacation, job description and probationary period must be formulated. The more precise the provisions, the better the employee's chances of being able to assert their rights in times of crisis. Ambiguous contractual clauses can become a pitfall. It is therefore smarter to check in detail before signing the contract than to be left out in the cold later on.
If you negotiate cleverly, you can also make your exit more attractive: severance payments, for example, make it possible to look for a new job in peace after being made redundant without immediately falling into a financial hole.
You can find lots of tips on job applications, everyday working life and employment law advice on idee für mich.
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