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With our Employment Tracker we regularly look into the "future of labour law" for you! At the beginning of each month we present the most important decisions expected for the month from the Federal Labour Court (BAG) and the European Court of Justice (ECJ) as well as other courts. We report on the results in the issue of the following month. In addition, we point out upcoming milestones in legislative initiatives by politicians, so that you know today what you can expect tomorrow.

This time in focus:

Recent decisions

• Consideration of pension proximity in the social selection process
• Limitation of vacation entitlements
• Expiry of vacation entitlements in the event of long-term incapacity for work

Upcoming decisions

• Trade union claim to refrain from implementing a works agreement

Legislative initiatives, important notifications & applications

• Easier access to short-time work allowance is extended
• Whistleblower Protection Act passed by the German Parliament
• Act on the further implementation of the directive on work-life balance for parents and family caregivers entered into force
• Fifth Regulation on a Wage Floor in the Temporary Employment Sector