Kündigungsschutzgesetz

The Kündigungsschutzgesetz (Protection Against Unfair Dismissal Act) in Germany safeguards employees from unjust termination. It generally applies to employees with more than six months of service and companies with over ten employees. The law requires employers to have a valid reason, such as business needs, employee misconduct, or long-term incapacity, for ending employment. Terminations must follow proper procedures and cannot be based on discriminatory reasons. The law aims to balance employer flexibility with employee protection, ensuring dismissals are fair, transparent, and justified, helping employees avoid arbitrary job losses while allowing reasonable employer decisions.