File a wrongful termination lawsuit
A lawsuit challenging an employer’s termination must be filed with the labor court within 3 weeks of receiving the notice of termination.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Notice of Termination · Employment Contract
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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Check the statute of limitations
Determine the date of receipt of the notice of termination; the 3-week period begins the following day.
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File a lawsuit
In writing to the labor court or orally for the record at the court clerk’s office; legal counsel is recommended.
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Wait for the settlement hearing
The court will schedule a settlement hearing within two weeks.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Employees who have received notice of termination for cause or without cause and wish to continue their employment or seek a severance payment.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 months
Success rate
approx. 62.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The 3-week filing deadline has been missed
- •Wrong labor court selected
Common reasons for rejection
- •Lawsuit filed after the 3-week deadline had passed
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
Do I need a lawyer?▼
Not required at first, but strongly recommended.
How much will the lawsuit cost?▼
Court fees are based on the gross monthly salary (amount in dispute).
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- Data quality
- 100 %