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Equal Pay 2026: When you are entitled to a higher salary

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Equal pay will become increasingly relevant in labor law in 2026: The case law of the Federal Labour Court (BAG) and the EU Pay Transparency Directive will expand rights to information and simplify pay disputes, enabling employees to assert their claims for equal pay more effectively.

Articles of association and succession planning: Coordinating wills and inheritance law

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Business succession is determined by the articles of association, not solely by the will. Failure to coordinate these two documents jeopardizes the validity of any testamentary dispositions. Here you will learn which aspects are crucial in succession planning.

Setting up a GmbH (limited liability company) in Essen: Avoiding common formal errors – Checklist for legally compliant company formations

When establishing a limited liability company (GmbH) in Essen, success depends crucially on compliance with formal requirements. An imprecise description of the company's purpose or an incorrect capital contribution can delay registration and lead to liability risks. Learn here which formal errors occur most frequently.

Software monitoring: Your rights as an employee

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Digital monitoring of employees will increase further in 2026. However, keystroke recording, screen monitoring, and location tracking are subject to strict labor and data protection regulations, so employees have enforceable rights against unlawful surveillance.

Protection against dismissal during parental leave: Protection against dismissal is renewed at each stage

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Protection against dismissal during parental leave safeguards employees from unlawful terminations. A lawyer can advise you on protection against dismissal, parental leave, and your rights in the employment relationship, ensuring you are legally protected.

Conversion and restructuring of limited liability companies: Legal pitfalls and liability risks

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When converting a GmbH (limited liability company), numerous design options arise, but at the same time there are considerable liability risks due to subsequent liability, creditor protection regulations and formal violations.

Electronic signatures in corporate law: Legal certainty for digital resolutions

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Succession planning for shareholders: Coordinating the articles of association and will

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Limited Liability Company (GmbH) Articles of Association: Clauses to avoid conflicts – Checklist for secure contracts

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Shareholder disputes within limited liability companies: rights, escalation and solutions

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