Labour law is the law applicable to the legal relationship between employer and employee. Its basic fact is dependent work. Not everyone who does work for others in a contractual relationship is subject to labour law, only those who do the work in the service of someone else, in a dependent relationship.
Labour law serves to create social justice while structuring working conditions in accordance with the law. The mutual dependence of modern industrial society excludes an autonomous existence of the individual. It is therefore the task of the legal system to realize the idea of freedom and equality under the functional requirements of production methods based on the division of labour.
The importance of employment law should not be underestimated and its content is often difficult for foreign employers to understand. Even the mere posting of a job advertisement in accordance with the AGG (General Equal Treatment Act) often requires legal advice. In addition, compliance with the code of conduct regarding the selection process for new employees, as well as rules regarding the nature, scope and remuneration of work and termination of employment should also be taken into account.
