What is a notice period?

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If your employment is terminated, there is a notice period of at least 6 weeks.

If your boss does not comply with this period, you will get money. That is called termination pay (Kündigungsentschädigung).

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Important:

Termination (Kündigung) and dismissal (Entlassung) are not the same! Dismissal without notice is possible. For example, if you have made a serious mistake at work.

Important:

Termination (Kündigung) and dismissal (Entlassung) are not the same! Dismissal without notice is possible. For example, if you have made a serious mistake at work.