Betriebsstilllegung
In English: Site closure
When the whole site closes, nobody is selected, so there is no Sozialauswahl. Special protection weakens too: Betriebsrat members can be dismissed at the closure date, and the Integrationsamt approves the dismissal of severely disabled employees.
Legal basis
KSchG §15(4), SGB IX §172(1). Checked against the statute text on 12 November 2026.
Related terms
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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.