Are you looking for an employment lawyer in Frankfurt am Main? horak. Rechtsanwälte advise and represent employees, executives and companies in Frankfurt am Main, Eschborn and the Rhine-Main region – on dismissal, severance pay, termination agreements, formal warnings, employment references and all other questions relating to the employment relationship. In person on site, by telephone or by video conference.
Key points at a glance
- Personal advice in Frankfurt am Main, by telephone or by video – we usually respond within 24 hours.
- Representation before the Frankfurt am Main Labour Court (Arbeitsgericht Frankfurt am Main) and, on appeal, before the Hesse Regional Labour Court (Hessisches Landesarbeitsgericht).
- An unfair dismissal claim (Kündigungsschutzklage) must be filed within three weeks of a dismissal (§ 4 KSchG).
- At first instance, each side bears its own legal fees (§ 12a ArbGG); legal expenses insurers usually cover the costs.
Employment law in Frankfurt am Main
The Rhine-Main region is a financial centre with banks, insurers, payment service providers and consultancies, as well as a logistics hub around the airport. Typical issues include regulated remuneration, termination agreements for executives, garden leave and non-compete clauses.
We advise both sides of the employment relationship. Whether we can accept an instruction is clarified in advance by means of a conflict check.
Our services
- Review the dismissal and file an unfair dismissal claim
- Negotiate severance pay and termination agreements
- Challenge formal warnings or issue them in a legally sound manner
- Have your employment reference reviewed and corrected
- Employment contracts, fixed-term contracts, pay and holiday
- Works constitution, restructuring and advice for employers
Competent labour courts for Frankfurt am Main
For employment relationships with a place of work in Frankfurt am Main, the Frankfurt am Main Labour Court (a different labour court may have jurisdiction for Eschborn and the Main-Taunus district) generally has jurisdiction at first instance. Alternatively, a claim may also be brought at the place of the employer’s registered office (§ 48 Abs. 1a ArbGG). Appeals go to the Hesse Regional Labour Court, appeals on points of law (Revision) to the Federal Labour Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht) in Erfurt.
Many labour courts allow parties to attend conciliation hearings (Güteverhandlungen) by video conference. We clarify with the court whether this is possible in the individual case.
Our office in Frankfurt am Main
Our office is located in Eschborn on Alfred-Herrhausen-Allee, right on the outskirts of Frankfurt.
Please make an appointment in advance. You can send us documents securely beforehand by email or via the contact form.
Practical examples from the region
Simplified, typified scenarios for illustration purposes; each individual case must be assessed separately.
Bank: termination agreement with bonus malus
Situation: A department director at a bank is offered a termination agreement. Part of his variable remuneration has been deferred under the remuneration rules for institutions.
Legal assessment and approach: Deferred variable remuneration is subject to regulatory requirements and cannot simply be converted into severance pay at will. We structured the payment flows so that regulatory, tax and social security requirements were met.
Consultancy: long garden leave and non-compete clause
Situation: A manager is placed on garden leave for six months; at the same time, a post-contractual non-compete clause is to apply.
Legal assessment and approach: Garden leave does not necessarily rule out compensation for the non-compete period. We negotiated for the garden leave period to be credited and for an early waiver of the non-compete clause in return for higher severance pay.
Airport logistics: dismissal following a reliability check
Situation: An employee loses his aviation security reliability clearance and with it access to the security area. The employer dismisses him for personal reasons.
Legal assessment and approach: A dismissal for personal reasons may be justified if the employee is permanently no longer permitted to perform his work. Beforehand, however, it must be examined whether continued employment outside the security area is possible. This examination had not taken place; the employee was kept on in landside logistics.
Frequently asked questions
Does my employment lawyer have to be based in Frankfurt am Main?
No. Lawyers can appear before all labour courts in Germany. Being close by is convenient, but many appointments can be handled by telephone or video.
How much does the initial consultation cost?
For consumers, the fee for an initial consultation is capped at €190 plus VAT, unless otherwise agreed. If you have legal expenses insurance, we will handle the coverage request.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
If deadlines are running – for example after a dismissal – at short notice, often on the same or the next working day. When making your enquiry, please tell us the date on which you received the dismissal.
Do you also advise companies?
Yes. We advise companies in Frankfurt am Main, Eschborn and the Rhine-Main region on an ongoing or project basis – from employment contracts and dismissals to operational changes and negotiations with the works council.
Would you like an appointment in Frankfurt am Main? Call us or send us your documents – we usually respond within 24 hours.
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This page is a translation of the German original. It is for general information only and does not replace legal advice on your individual case. German version