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Apply for protection against dismissal for people with severe disabilities

The Integration Office’s approval process prior to any termination of an employee with a severe disability or an employee deemed to have a severe disability.

Processing: approx. 1 months
Success rate: 60.0 %

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Employer's application to the Integration Office

    Required before any termination is issued.

  2. 2

    Consultation with employees, the works council, and the representative for employees with severe disabilities

    The Integration Office is soliciting comments.

  3. 3

    Decision by the Integration Office

    The termination can only take effect after approval has been granted.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 1 months

Official: max. approx. 1 months

Online application

In person or by post

Common mistakes

  • • An employer terminates an employee's employment without prior approval from the Integration Office (the termination is then invalid)

Common reasons for rejection

  • • The termination is not related to the disability—however, approval may still be denied if the justification is insufficient

You can usually file an objection against a rejection.

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Employees with severe disabilities and those deemed equivalent (GdB of 30 or higher, with equivalent status) who are to be terminated—the procedure is initiated by the employer.

Income limit

The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months

Success rate

approx. 60.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • •An employer terminates an employee's employment without prior approval from the Integration Office (the termination is then invalid)

Common reasons for rejection

  • •The termination is not related to the disability—however, approval may still be denied if the justification is insufficient

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

Related services

Unfair Dismissal Lawsuit

Lawsuit challenging a termination that has already been issued

Read more