Language: English
Question 138 · Federal question
What can I do in Germany if my employer has unfairly dismissed me?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was kann ich in Deutschland machen, wenn mir meine Arbeitgeberin/mein Arbeitgeber zu Unrecht gekündigt hat?
- A weiterarbeiten und freundlich zur Chefin/zum Chef sein
- B ein Mahnverfahren gegen die Arbeitgeberin/den Arbeitgeber führen
- C Kündigungsschutzklage erheben ✓ Correct answer
- D die Arbeitgeberin/den Arbeitgeber bei der Polizei anzeigen
Translation
What can I do in Germany if my employer has unfairly dismissed me?
- A continue working and be friendly to the boss
- B initiate a warning procedure against the employer
- C file a wrongful dismissal lawsuit ✓ Correct answer
- D report the employer to the police
Explanation
If you think your dismissal was unjustified, you can file a Kündigungsschutzklage at the Arbeitsgericht, usually within three weeks of receiving the written notice.
Tips
- The three-week deadline after the written termination is the detail worth keeping, staying quiet or going to the police will not fix a wrongful dismissal.
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