Termination from your employer — what the letter means

A Kündigung ends your job after a notice period. Ordinary vs extraordinary termination have very different rules.

Check the basics

Confirm written form, notice period (Kündigungsfrist), end date, and stated reason if applicable.

Act quickly

For suspected unfair dismissal, contact a lawyer or union within three weeks of receipt to file a Kündigungsschutzklage.

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