Glossary

In English: Acceptance under reservation

You accept the new terms for now and sue within 3 weeks. If the court finds the change unjustified, your old terms apply from the start. If not, you keep the job on the new terms.

Watch out: Declare the reservation within the notice period, at the latest within 3 weeks.

Legal basis

KSchG §2, §4, §8. Checked against the statute text on 12 November 2026.

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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.