Glossary

In English: Statutory severance offer

The dismissal letter can promise 0.5 monthly salaries per year if you do not sue. You get it by letting the 3 weeks pass.

Legal basis

KSchG §1a. Checked against the statute text on 12 November 2026.

Open the simulator See § 1a-Abfindung in action: work through a layoff case where it decides the outcome.

This page explains German employment law in general terms. It is not legal advice for your situation. If a layoff affects you, talk to an employment lawyer, your union or your Betriebsrat.