If workers don’t know their rights, they could lose a lot of money.
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Dusseldorf Employees can lose many thousands of euros if they rely on supposed half-knowledge when it comes to employment law. One of many widespread myths: A termination is only effective when it has been successfully served on the employee. However, if employees can prove that they prevent service, the notice of termination is also deemed to have been received.
Employment lawyer Pascal Croset reports how such a case can proceed: The messenger with the termination found only four drill holes in the wall of the house and no more mailbox. “One of my clients simply unscrewed it.” The employer’s lawyer then surprisingly brought a photo of the holey wall to the court. “The judge wasn’t too enthusiastic about the action,” reports Croset. In a comparison, the client then received a much lower severance payment.
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