In the world of German employment law, timing is everything. While most employees are aware of deadlines like the three-week limit to file a wrongful dismissal claim, many overlook a far more silent threat: contractual exclusion periods — known in German as Ausschlussfristen. These clauses, often buried deep within employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements … Continue reading Beware the Clock: How Exclusion Periods in Employment Contracts Can Cost You Lots of Money