GENERAL QUESTION · 138
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
What can I do in Germany if my employer has dismissed me unjustifiably?
Official German wording
Was kann ich in Deutschland machen, wenn mir meine Arbeitgeberin/mein Arbeitgeber zu Unrecht gekündigt hat?
Answer options
- Acontinue working and be friendly to the boss
- Bconduct a dunning procedure against the employer
- Cfile an action for protection against dismissalCorrect answer
- Dreport the employer to the police
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Against an unlawful dismissal one can file an action for protection against dismissal at the labour court within three weeks (Section 4 of the Protection against Dismissal Act). Continuing to work, a dunning procedure or a report to the police do not lead to a judicial review of the dismissal.
Action for protection against dismissal within three weeks at the labour court.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF