File a wrongful termination lawsuit
Lawsuit filed in labor court challenging the termination of employment to establish its invalidity.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Notice of Termination
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
10–80 € je nach Urkunde/Verfahren
How to proceed
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Please note the deadline
A lawsuit must be filed within 3 weeks of receiving the notice of termination.
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File a lawsuit with the labor court
In writing or on the record at the court clerk's office; this can be done even without a lawyer.
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Mediation session
The proceedings often end with a settlement (compensation).
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Employees who believe that the termination of their employment is invalid.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 65.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The 3-week deadline from the date of receipt of the notice of termination has been missed
- •The original copy of the termination letter was not retained
Common reasons for rejection
- •3-week deadline missed
- •Termination is effective both formally and substantively
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
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Questions & Answers
How long do I have to file a lawsuit?▼
The complaint must be filed with the labor court within 3 weeks of receiving the written notice of termination; otherwise, the termination is considered valid.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesamt für Justiz
- Data quality
- 100 %