GermanyAufgabe 138 · Politics in a democracy
What can I do in Germany if my employer has dismissed me unfairly?
In the exam (German)
Was kann ich in Deutschland machen, wenn mir meine Arbeitgeberin/mein Arbeitgeber zu Unrecht gekündigt hat?
- akeep working and be friendly to the bossweiterarbeiten und freundlich zur Chefin/zum Chef sein
- bstart a payment-reminder procedure (Mahnverfahren) against the employerein Mahnverfahren gegen die Arbeitgeberin/den Arbeitgeber führen
- cfile an action for protection against dismissal (Kündigungsschutzklage)Kündigungsschutzklage erhebenCorrect answer
- dreport the employer to the policedie Arbeitgeberin/den Arbeitgeber bei der Polizei anzeigen
Why?
Anyone who believes that a dismissal is unfair can file an action for protection against dismissal at the labour court. Important: you only have three weeks to do this after you have received the dismissal (Protection Against Dismissal Act, Kündigungsschutzgesetz). A payment-reminder procedure is meant for unpaid money claims, and the police are there for crimes – a dismissal is not a crime.
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Wann kommt es in Deutschland zu einem Prozess vor Gericht? Wenn jemand … — eine Straftat begangen hat und angeklagt wird.
Aufgabe 140
What does a Schöffin/Schöffe do in Germany? He/she …Correct answer:decides on guilt and punishment together with judges.
Was macht eine Schöffin/ein Schöffe in Deutschland? Sie/Er … — entscheidet mit Richterinnen/Richtern über Schuld und Strafe.
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Who advises people on legal questions in Germany and represents them in court?Correct answer:a lawyer (Rechtsanwältin/Rechtsanwalt)
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What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge …Correct answer:works at a court and passes judgments.
Was ist die Hauptaufgabe einer Richterin/eines Richters in Deutschland? Eine Richterin/ein Richter … — arbeitet an einem Gericht und spricht Urteile.
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Questions and options: Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), Gesamtfragenkatalog for the “Leben in Deutschland” test and the Einbürgerungstest, as of 07.05.2025 (Annex 1 to the Einbürgerungstestverordnung). The English translation and the explanations are ours, written with AI; in the exam the questions are asked in German. The coats of arms, flags and photos come from Wikimedia Commons, the maps and ballot papers are drawn by us – authors and licences are listed under Image credits. This is not a government service.
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