Termination Agreements & Severance Pay

Negotiating Termination Agreements and Severance Pay with a lawyer

We review your termination agreement, negotiate severance pay and other terms with your employer, and represent your interests in legal disputes before all German labor courts.

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Review the draft agreement and its legal implications.
Negotiate severance pay, leave of absence, employment references, and other terms.
Provide legal representation in court for disputes arising from the employment relationship.

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Please bring the draft contract, your employment contract, and all previous correspondence with you. Your personal goals and your desired departure date are also important for the discussion.

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Send us the key documents and let us know about any upcoming deadlines. We’ll review the potential case and discuss the approach, scope of representation, and costs with you.

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Employment Law

Termination Agreement: Drafting and Negotiation from the Employer’s Perspective

Martin Graner Published 24 Jun 2025

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Employment Law

Settlement Agreement Following Termination: Severance Pay, Unused Vacation, and Risks of an Agreement

Martin Graner Published 19 May 2023

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Employment Law

Severance Pay: Entitlements, Negotiation, and Amount

Martin Graner Published 22 Apr 2020

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Employment Law

Non-Competition Clauses After Termination and Post-Employment Non-Competition Clauses: Requirements, Limits, and Compensation During the Restriction Period

Martin Graner Published 29 Apr 2026

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Employment Law

Termination Agreement and Voluntary Resignation or Dismissal with Severance Pay: Options and Risks for Employees

Martin Graner Published 09 Dec 2025

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Employment Law

Termination Agreement During Parental Leave: Protection Against Dismissal, Severance Pay, and Parental Allowance

Martin Graner Published 15 Sep 2022

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