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It has been worked on for a long time, it has been toned down in parts and now it has also been published in the Federal Law Gazette: The new whistleblower protection law comes into force on July 2, 2023. Good for employees who want to draw attention to corruption or other grievances in the company and have so far feared reprisals or are themselves the subject of an internal investigation. But what does the law mean for you as an employer? In this article, we answer the most important questions about the so-called “Whistleblower Act.”
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The law firm activelaw has successfully defended itself before the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court against the prohibition of identifying reporting on behalf of an animal welfare organization. By means of a preliminary injunction issued by the Ellwangen Regional Court (Jagst) dated March 29, 2023, a rabbit breeding business and its owner had prevented the organization from continuing to disseminate an article in which investigative footage from the farm was reported, mentioning the name and location.
At this year's Lower Saxony Durchstarter Prize ceremony, the most promising startups were once again in the spotlight. With categories such as Social Innovation, Newcomer/Scale-up, Science Spin-Off and Life Science, the most innovative and future-oriented companies from Lower Saxony were celebrated. The award ceremony, which honors startups for their exceptional achievements and groundbreaking innovations every year, has once again proven that Lower Saxony is fertile ground for revolutionary ideas. As a sponsor, we are proud to be part of this inspiring event - although not on site in Osnabrück this year, as our partner Jörg Offenhausen was unable to attend due to illness.
End of construction: We have reopened our reception on the 11th floor of the CTH building. In addition to a modern reception lounge in walnut wood, visitors to our office can now expect views of Hanover: The Ägidien and Marktkirche, the “warm brothers” and the old television tower.
An employer terminates an employee. The employment relationship will therefore come to an end in accordance with the applicable notice period. Only a few hours after the dismissal, the employer again receives mail from his employee: A sick note, the employee is unfortunately ill. And probably for the exact length of the notice period, with expected recovery on time by that date. Of course, the employee is entitled to continued payment of his salary in the event of an actual illness proven by a certificate of incapacity for work. It just means he doesn't have to work anymore.
Curtains up for the first summit of the German Legal Tech Hub! At the network event for all players in the legal sector who are passionate about digitization, artificial intelligence and legal tech, 200 visitors listened to lectures about the future of our profession. GLTH, an activelaw partner network, invited not only lawyers, but also guests from the insurance, banking, private sector, legal tech solution providers, public administration, universities and politics.
For employers, portals such as Kununu are both a curse and a blessing. On the one hand, they give us valuable insights into employee satisfaction. On the other hand, negative reviews often lead to reputation damage and the loss of potential applicants.
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In a recent ruling by the Federal Labour Court (BAG) dated February 16, 2023, a significant signal was sent against equal pay between women and men. The decision underlines that discrimination based on gender cannot be justified by individual salary negotiations alone.
Tom Cruise performs magic tricks on TikTok, Queen Elizabeth dances in a Christmas speech, and Mark Zuckerberg admits that he wants to control the world with his data — unbelievable, isn't it? And rightly so, because these are so-called DeepFakes. Although this technique often appears amusing and harmless, it poses serious risks, particularly when used to create DeepNudes. This manipulative content can not only have profound emotional effects; it also violates privacy and violates applicable law. In this article, we will inform you about the legal background and give you advice on how you can effectively defend yourself in the event of damage.
A matching evening was recently held at our law firm in collaboration with Invest-Impuls and Banson e.V. The purpose of the event was to bring promising startups together with investors and business angels. There are numerous innovative ideas in Hanover and the region — and young entrepreneurs can become even more successful if they benefit from experience and partnership with business angels.
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The German economy is facing an enormous challenge: the shortage of skilled workers. This problem affects companies of all industries and sizes. The solution could lie in the immigration of qualified specialists from non-EU countries. To this end, the Act on the Development of Skilled Immigration was promulgated on August 16, 2023, which entails a number of changes. With this article, we would like to show you the most important new features:
With the latest technical developments, risks for companies are also increasing. We look back on a successful event in our house, organized together with Oliver Redschlag from the family entrepreneurs from Hanover. We gained valuable insights into the field of cybersecurity. Leading security experts presented detailed analyses of the latest cyber attackers' strategies that can threaten any organization. This up-to-date information is essential for every company's security strategy. In addition, essential aspects such as security in payment transactions and compliance with data protection laws were discussed. Such knowledge is crucial to ensure corporate security in today's digital economy.
