Glossary

In English: Dismissal protection

After 6 months in a company with more than 10 employees, a dismissal needs a valid reason. For layoffs the company must prove that your job is really gone and that it picked the right people.

Legal basis

KSchG §1, §23. Checked against the statute text on 12 November 2026.

Open the simulator See Kündigungsschutz 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.