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Employees
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German Startup Association Urges Looser Termination Rules for High Earner Employees as Cost of Errors Skyrocket
The chairwoman of the German Startup Association is urging a more flexible approach to employee protection for higher‑earning…
Unrest Builds in Germany’s Economy Ministry as Employees Sign Statements
Tensions are mounting inside the Federal Ministry of Economy, headed by Katherina Reiche (CDU). Sources say that several employees…
Verdi Warns Unicredit Over Commerzbank Merge Employees Face Massive Cuts
Verdi warns that a takeover of Commerzbank by the Italian banking giant Unicredit could have severe repercussions for…
Gender Pay Gap Widening for Non-Union Workers While Unionized Employees See Decline
According to a federal government response to a written question from the Left parliamentary group-reported by the “Rheinische…
Verdi Secures 5.8 Percent Pay Raise for Public Sector Employees Across German States
The services union Verdi and the employers of the German Länder have reached a collective‑agreement for public‑sector employees…
Deutsche Bank CEO Pushes for Longer Working Life for Office Employees
Christian Sewing, chief executive of Deutsche Bank, said that office workers-particularly older employees-should be allowed to work longer. Speaking…
Employees Bear Larger Share of Social Contributions as Employer Burden Falls
Employees now pay a larger share of social security contributions than in the past, while the relative burden…
Greens Demand Mini‑Job Abolishment and Social Security Coverage for Employees
Deputy Green parliamentary group chairman Andreas Audretsch wants to abolish mini‑jobs in their current form. He told RTL and…
Former German Post Subsidiary Employees Build Illegal Courier Network to Evade EU Sanctions
Former employees of a German subsidiary of the Russian state‑owned postal service have reportedly set up an illegal…
KfW Mandates Office Return for Employees
The state-owned development bank KfW is implementing a policy shift, mandating increased in-office work for its employees, signaling…
German Unions Slam ‘Second-Class Workers’ Right’ for Older Employees
German Trade Union Federation Rejects Proposal for Looser Protection for Older Workers The German Trade Union Federation (DGB)…
20,000 Employees Already Out the Door, the End of an Era?
Volkswagen AG Makes Progress in Restructuring Efforts, Reaches Milestone in Early Retirement Agreements Volkswagen AG has made significant…
Crimes Against Police and Rail Employees Soar
As reported by a German news network, the number of crimes committed against federal police and railway employees…
Thyssenkrupp’s CEO: ‘It’s Not a Breakup, It’s a Separation’ – But Can He Sell the Spin-Off Plan to the Employees and Shareholders?
Thyssenkrupp’s CEO Defends Plans to Spin Off Five Business Segments into Independent Companies Thyssenkrupp’s CEO, Miguel López, has…
EU Employees Get Disposable Phones to Avoid US Spy Threats
The European Union (EU) has advised its employees traveling to the United States to use simple gadgets and…
Germany’s Employees Face Sudden Income Squeeze in 2025
A new analysis by Datev, a German software company, suggests that many employees in Germany will see a…
Last Chance for 3,000 Employees as CEO Warns of Imminent Closure
Thyssenkrupp’s CEO Confirms Plans to Close Steel Plant in Duisburg, Germany Thyssenkrupp’s CEO, Miguel López, has reaffirmed the…
Millions of Federal Employees Face Ouster in Shocking Purge
Donald Trump is taking an unusual route to fulfill his campaign promise of downsizing the federal government: on…
43% of Employees Demand Anti-AfD Stance from Employers Ahead of German Elections
According to a recent study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW), many employees have a clear…
WORKFORCE SHOCKER: Part-Time Employees’ Demanding New Rights Revealed!
German Industry and Trade Association (DIHK) and the Central Federation of German Skilled Crafts (ZDH) presidents show open…
BOMBSHELL: 161,000 Dream Homes for Employees Created, Will It Spark a Revolution in Work-Life Balance?
To address the shortage of skilled workers, some companies in Germany are now offering support with housing –…