The end of an employment contract, whether decided by the employee or the employer, may raise important rights and receivables for the employee. This article summarises what to pay attention to in general terms.
Keep your documents
The employment contract, termination notice, payslips, bank statements and correspondence with the employer are the main basis for assessing your rights. It is important to keep copies of these documents in a safe place.
Understand the reason for termination
The reason given for ending the contract directly affects which rights the employee may have. Read the reason stated in the termination notice carefully and do not sign documents before understanding their content.
Do not miss time limits
Some applications in employment law are subject to time limits. It is therefore helpful to review your situation with a lawyer without delay after the contract ends.
Consider settlement
Not every dispute has to end in a lawsuit. Matters on which the parties may agree can be addressed together at the start of the process.
This article is for general information only; please consult a lawyer about your specific situation.