workplace

Employees under scrutiny: How far can workplace surveillance go?

How far can workplace surveillance go? An overview of data protection, video surveillance, IT audits, performance monitoring, and works council co-determination.

February 11, 2026

Does the reason for termination have to be stated in the termination letter?

Many employees wonder whether the employer is required to state the reason for dismissal in the termination letter. This article explains in which cases a reason is required.

September 11, 2025

Pregnancy: Can the employer inform colleagues about it?

If an employee informs her employer of her pregnancy early on, this often raises the question: Is the employer permitted to share this information with colleagues? Or is confidentiality required? What legal requirements apply in this regard?

September 3, 2025