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  • Confidentiality clause in the employment contract
    In Germany, as in every society, there are taboos. Talking about your own salary is often considered impolite in Germany. Questions about other people’s salaries are also considered inappropriate. This social taboo is often reinforced in employment contracts in the form of a confidentiality clause. Case study: Fischer’s employment contract contains the following clause: „The […]
  • Clothes make the man! – What can the boss tell me to do?
    In principle, the employer has the right to issue instructions to its employees regarding the manner in which their work is to be carried out. This can also apply to clothing. Good to know: The right to issue instructions, also known as the right to issue directives, has its legal origins in Section 106 of […]