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Plan Information: Termination What notice periods apply?

In the event of termination, both parties must comply with the applicable notice periods. Here is an initial overview.

Jemand schreibt etwas auf ein Stück Papier.


The statutory notice period is:

  • Two weeks during the probationary period
  • After that, four weeks, effective the 15th or the end of the month


Under the law, longer notice periods apply only to terminations initiated by the employer. They are staggered based on the length of employment.

Please note: Some IG Metall collective bargaining agreements contain provisions that differ from the law. These provisions are highly nuanced and cannot be fully represented in a database.

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