Employment Law
A termination, a career change, or a conflict within a company requires a clear legal assessment. Martin Graner represents your interests in employment law: in out-of-court negotiations and before all German labor courts. He has been practicing law since 1999—more than 25 years. He has held the title of Certified Specialist Lawyer in Employment Law since 2006. As a founding partner of Marten & Graner, he brings many years of experience and an exclusive specialization in employment law to the handling of your case.
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Experience & Qualifications
Legal Practice & Qualifications
- Certified Specialist Lawyer in Employment Law since 2006
- Admitted to the bar in 1999 and founding partner of the firm
Education & Legal Clerkship
- Completed his legal clerkship at the Berlin Court of Appeal and in London
- Studied at the University of Konstanz and the Free University of Berlin
Additional Qualifications
- Completed specialized lawyer training courses in inheritance law and criminal law
Consultation & Representation
Negotiation and Representation of Interests
Martin Graner has been practicing law for over 25 years. As a certified specialist lawyer in employment law since 2006, he represents you in cases involving termination and protection against wrongful termination, negotiates termination agreements and severance packages, and advises on employment contracts and compensation. He also defends your legal position in matters involving employers and other labor disputes—both in negotiations with the other party and before all German labor courts.
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Memberships
- Member ofBerlin Bar Associatione. V. and thus inthe German Bar Association
- Member ofthe Employment Law Working Group of the German Bar Association
- Member ofthe VDAA – Association of German Labor Lawyers e. V.
- Member ofGerman Labor Court Association, e. V.
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Articles by Martin Graner
33 Expert Articles
01
Received a Notice of Termination: Deadlines and Next Steps
Document receipt, ensure the three-week notice period, don’t sign anything without reviewing it first, and take the next steps in an orderly manner.
02
Receiving a Notice of Termination Due to Changes
Changed working conditions, reduced pay, and the decision to accept, reject, or reserve judgment.
03
Non-Competition Clauses After Termination and Post-Employment Non-Competition Clauses: Requirements, Limits, and Compensation During the Restriction Period
A post-contractual non-compete clause can be an effective tool for employers to protect sensitive business interests.
04
Low Performers in the Workplace: Legally Properly Implementing Termination for Poor Performance
Many employers are familiar with this situation: You invest time, trust, and energy in your team—and in return, you expect commitment and reliable performance.
05
Fixed-Term Employment Contracts: Requirements, Renewal, and Successive Fixed-Term Contracts
Fixed-term employment contracts play an important role in many companies because they allow for flexibility and can meet short-term staffing needs.
06
Right to Work from Home: Entitlement, Agreement, and Return to the Office
For many employees, working from home has long since become an integral part of their daily work routine.
07
Termination Agreement and Voluntary Resignation or Dismissal with Severance: Options and Risks for Employees
Many employees suddenly find themselves under pressure when, following restructuring or difficult conversations, they are unexpectedly presented with a termination agreement.
08
Preparing a Claim for Unfair Dismissal: Deadlines, Documentation, and Common Mistakes
A termination often leaves those affected facing legal and practical uncertainties.
09
Drafting an Employment Contract: Content, Form, and Structure for Businesses
An employment contract is the foundation of every successful employment relationship.
10
Amending an Employment Contract: Consent, Implementation, and Limits of the Amendment
The world of work is constantly changing.
11
Termination Agreement: Drafting and Negotiation from the Employer’s Perspective
The mutual termination of an employment relationship through a termination agreement has long been an established practice in modern human resources management.
12
Terminating an Employment Contract: Types of Termination, Form, and Alternatives
Termination may be quick to announce—but from a legal perspective, it is one of the most sensitive measures in an employment relationship.
13
Bonus Payments Without Target Agreements: Target Setting, Target Agreements, and Potential Claims
Variable compensation is an important component of many employment contracts and serves as an incentive for employees to achieve above-average performance.
14
Overtime Compensated Through Salary: Agreement, Compensation, and Limits on Overtime
A provision under which overtime is compensated on a flat-rate basis through salary is often problematic under employment law.
15
Business Closure: Notice Periods, Social Plan, and Employer Obligations
In the event of a business closure, employers must observe the same notice periods as they would for any other ordinary termination.
16
Termination for Business Reasons During the Probationary Period: Probationary Period, Waiting Period, and Grounds for Termination
Terminations for business reasons may also be issued during the probationary period.
17
Settlement Agreement Following Termination: Severance Pay, Unused Vacation, and Risks of an Agreement
A contractual settlement agreement to resolve outstanding claims may be advisable under employment law following a termination.
18
Termination Without Notice for Cause: Breach of Duty, Written Warning, and Time Limits
Under employment law, termination without notice for cause is only issued when employees have committed a particularly serious breach of their employment or contractual obligations.
19
Termination Agreement During Parental Leave: Protection Against Dismissal, Severance Pay, and Parental Allowance
A termination agreement during parental leave may be appropriate under employment law if employers and employees wish to terminate the employment relationship by mutual agreement.
20
Termination Agreement in Cases of Layoffs: Termination or Mutual Termination?
To preempt a termination for operational reasons, employers and employees may also initiate a termination agreement themselves under employment law.
21
Employer Fails to Pay After Termination: Clarifying Unpaid Wages and Other Entitlements
If the employment relationship is terminated, the employee is generally still entitled to whatever they have earned up to that point.
22
Having Your Employment Reference Reviewed: Wording, Evaluation, and Corrections
The world of employment references is complex in employment law.
23
Vacation and Termination: Unused Vacation and Vacation Pay
The right to vacation is an important part of the employment relationship and also plays a central role in employment law in the event of termination.
24
Termination During the Probationary Period: Notice Periods, Waiting Period, and Possible Next Steps
Employers often want to get to know new employees better before offering them permanent employment and, within the framework of employment law, assess how their performance, reliability, and ability to work in a team develop in practice.
25
Protection Against Termination After Parental Leave: Protection Against Termination and Part-Time Work Upon Return
Many employees are very concerned about the possibility of being terminated.
26
Time-Sheet Fraud: When Employers May Terminate Employees
If there is no digital time tracking system or if employees manipulate their actual working hours in other ways, this can be considered working time fraud under employment law.
27
Time Limit for an Action for Unfair Dismissal: Receipt, Filing Deadline, and Missing the Deadline
If you receive a notice of termination, you should act quickly.
28
Termination by the Employer: Verifying Validity and Preparing Next Steps
When you receive a notice of termination from your employer, experience shows that this triggers concerns about your future livelihood and raises a variety of questions and problems. As employment lawyers in Berlin with decades of experience, we are here to assist you in finding answers and solutions.
29
Termination Agreement: Severance Pay, Leave of Absence, and Consequences for Employees
Have you received a termination agreement from your employer, or have you been informed that a solution is being sought to terminate your employment contract by mutual agreement?
30
Severance Pay: Entitlement, Negotiation, and Amount
When layoffs occur in a company, the question of an appropriate amount of severance pay often arises.
31
Discrimination in the Workplace: Recognizing Disadvantage and Understanding Your Rights
Discrimination in the workplace is a widespread problem; it often starts small, and the psychological strain can steadily increase if you do not defend yourself against it and assert your rights.
32
Employee Warning Letters: Allegations, Form, and Ways to Respond
Have you received a written warning that you consider unjustified, and do you want to prevent it from being added to your personnel file?
33
Parental Leave: Application, Parental Allowance, and Returning to Work
Every parent is entitled to parental leave to care for and raise their child.
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