Kündigungsschutzklage
In English: Dismissal protection suit
The suit that asks the labour court to declare the dismissal invalid. You can file it yourself at the court office (Rechtsantragstelle). Most cases end in a settlement with severance.
Legal basis
KSchG §4. 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.