HR Glossary

What is Kuendigungsschutzgesetz - Dismissal Protection Act (Germany)?

Germany's federal law providing employees with protection against unfair dismissal after 6 months of continuous employment, requiring employers to demonstrate a legally recognized reason for termination and follow specific procedural requirements including works council consultation.

Why it matters in hiring

Kuendigungsschutzgesetz - Dismissal Protection Act (Germany) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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