{"id":109,"date":"2023-11-07T12:58:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T12:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/employment-and-labor-law\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T09:49:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T09:49:46","slug":"employment-and-labor-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/areas-of-competence\/employment-and-labor-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment and Labor Law"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-109\" data-postid=\"109\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-109 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_mgi4674 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_middle tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_ogp1674 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_g5uf986   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Employment Law Attorneys in Berlin, Hamburg and Across Germany \u2013 Expert Advice for Employers, Employees and Works Councils<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_3jye630 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bnh0953    hide-mobile\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\">Contact Persons<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_osyv986 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_ditj986 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9cc5715   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>As experienced employment law attorneys, we advise and represent you in all areas of employment law \u2013 from formal warnings to dismissals and payment claims. Our firm provides tailored solutions for complex employment law matters, whether in employment law, service contract law, or public service law. We support employers, employees, and executives with in-depth expertise and strong negotiation skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Individual Advice in Employment Law \u2013 Nationwide Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether in Berlin, Hamburg, or anywhere in Germany \u2013 we provide personal and comprehensive support in all employment-related matters. Our decades of experience and deep understanding of the various negotiation perspectives enable us to identify the best possible course of action for your specific situation.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9wmu809   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Our Areas of Focus in Employment Law<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_t7qg141   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Employment Law for Executives<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_efi7364   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Executives hold a unique position within a company. We provide comprehensive advice on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drafting and negotiating employment contracts<\/li>\n<li>Variable compensation and termination agreements<\/li>\n<li>Liability risks when working for multiple companies<\/li>\n<li>Employee data protection and occupational pension schemes<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7pzu884   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Employment Law for Employers<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eilm963   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>We assist employers in structuring working conditions flexibly and in compliance with the law. Our advisory services focus on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outsourcing and business transfers<\/li>\n<li>Drafting employment and service contracts<\/li>\n<li>Protection against dismissal claims, works agreements, and collective bargaining law<\/li>\n<li>Compliance systems and temporary agency work<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_taer909   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Service Contract Law for Managing Directors and Board Members<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_kosl384   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>We advise managing directors and board members on all aspects of service contract law, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drafting service and management contracts<\/li>\n<li>Performance-based remuneration and pension arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Liability risks and defense against claims for damages<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_fn3742   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Employment Law for Employees<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_g9c1935   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>We represent employees in all employment-related matters, particularly in cases involving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protection against dismissal and termination agreements<\/li>\n<li>Part-time entitlements and remuneration claims<\/li>\n<li>Workplace bullying and discrimination<\/li>\n<li>Employment contracts and pension schemes<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_6gyd614   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Collective Employment Law<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_cn2i73   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>We advise works councils, trade unions, and employers\u2019 associations in enforcing their rights and negotiating works agreements. Issues such as co-determination and collective bargaining law are part of our portfolio, as are training sessions on current developments in collective employment law.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wnju175   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/kontakt\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong> for expert advice on all employment law matters \u2013 nationwide.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_cjqk577\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_acfx645    hide-desktop hide-tablet hide-tablet_landscape\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\">Contact Persons<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image pro -->\n<div  class=\"module module-pro-image tb_2l5p993 filter- effect-   tf_textc   entrance-effect-fadeIn\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-entrance-effect=\"fadeIn\" data-exit-effect=\"fadeOut\" >\n\t\n    <div class=\"image-pro-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow tf_inline_b\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"image-pro-external tf_abs tf_w tf_h\" href=\"\/en\/team\/anu-elina-birkefeld\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t   \t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box-wrap tf_rel tf_w tf_overflow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box tf_rel\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dr.-Anu-Elina-Birkefeld-ZENK-Berlin-v2-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1443\" title=\"Dr. Anu Elina Birkefeld ZENK Berlin v2\" alt=\"Dr. Anu Elina Birkefeld ZENK Berlin v2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dr.-Anu-Elina-Birkefeld-ZENK-Berlin-v2.jpg 1153w, 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 entrance-effect-fadeIn\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-entrance-effect=\"fadeIn\" data-exit-effect=\"fadeOut\" >\n\t\n    <div class=\"image-pro-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow tf_inline_b\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"image-pro-external tf_abs tf_w tf_h\" href=\"\/en\/team\/dr-markus-kelber\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t   \t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box-wrap tf_rel tf_w tf_overflow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box tf_rel\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Markus-Kelber-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-3536\" title=\"Dr. Markus Kelber Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" alt=\"Dr. Markus Kelber Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Markus-Kelber-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte.jpg 1153w, 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entrance-effect-fadeIn\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-entrance-effect=\"fadeIn\" data-exit-effect=\"fadeOut\" >\n\t\n    <div class=\"image-pro-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow tf_inline_b\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"image-pro-external tf_abs tf_w tf_h\" href=\"\/en\/team\/dr-markus-pander\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t   \t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box-wrap tf_rel tf_w tf_overflow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box tf_rel\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-3538\" title=\"Dr Markus Pander\" alt=\"Dr Markus Pander\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- .image-pro-wrap -->\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/div><!-- \/module image pro --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_1k84344   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Markus Pander<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image pro -->\n<div  class=\"module module-pro-image tb_pqix930 filter- effect-   tf_textc   entrance-effect-fadeIn\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-entrance-effect=\"fadeIn\" data-exit-effect=\"fadeOut\" >\n\t\n    <div class=\"image-pro-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow tf_inline_b\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"image-pro-external tf_abs tf_w tf_h\" href=\"\/en\/team\/dr-rolf-zeissig\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t   \t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box-wrap tf_rel tf_w tf_overflow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box tf_rel\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-3559\" title=\"Dr. Rolf Zei\u00dfig Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" alt=\"Dr. Rolf Zei\u00dfig Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- .image-pro-wrap -->\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/div><!-- \/module image pro --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_pf5n983   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Rolf Zei\u00dfig<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_3i6b819 last\">\n                    <!-- module image pro -->\n<div  class=\"module module-pro-image tb_i45m775 filter- effect-   tf_textc   entrance-effect-fadeIn\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-entrance-effect=\"fadeIn\" data-exit-effect=\"fadeOut\" >\n\t\n    <div class=\"image-pro-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow tf_inline_b\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"image-pro-external tf_abs tf_w tf_h\" href=\"\/en\/team\/claudia-gehricke\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t   \t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box-wrap tf_rel tf_w tf_overflow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box tf_rel\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-3506\" title=\"Claudia Gehricke Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" alt=\"Claudia Gehricke Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- .image-pro-wrap -->\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/div><!-- \/module image pro --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_isw5933   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Claudia Gehricke<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image pro -->\n<div  class=\"module module-pro-image tb_s251976 filter- effect-   tf_textc   entrance-effect-fadeIn\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-entrance-effect=\"fadeIn\" data-exit-effect=\"fadeOut\" >\n\t\n    <div class=\"image-pro-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow tf_inline_b\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"image-pro-external tf_abs tf_w tf_h\" href=\"\/en\/team\/isabell-neumann\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t   \t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box-wrap tf_rel tf_w tf_overflow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box tf_rel\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-3576\" title=\"Isabell Neumann Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" alt=\"Isabell Neumann Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- .image-pro-wrap -->\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/div><!-- \/module image pro --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_tgj7569   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Isabell Neumann, LL.M. (Oxford)<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image pro -->\n<div  class=\"module module-pro-image tb_4qgv269 filter- effect-   tf_textc   entrance-effect-fadeIn\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-entrance-effect=\"fadeIn\" data-exit-effect=\"fadeOut\" >\n\t\n    <div class=\"image-pro-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow tf_inline_b\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"image-pro-external tf_abs tf_w tf_h\" href=\"\/en\/team\/minh-riemann\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t   \t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box-wrap tf_rel tf_w tf_overflow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-pro-flip-box tf_rel\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-3586\" title=\"Minh Riemann Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" alt=\"Minh Riemann Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- .image-pro-wrap -->\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/div><!-- \/module image pro --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ne0w763   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Minh Riemann, LL.M. (Bristol)<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employment Law Attorneys in Berlin, Hamburg and Across Germany \u2013 Expert Advice for Employers, Employees and Works Councils<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":35,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-109","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"<h1>Employment Law Attorneys in Berlin, Hamburg and Across Germany \u2013 Expert Advice for Employers, Employees and Works Councils<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Contact Persons<\/p>\n<p>As experienced employment law attorneys, we advise and represent you in all areas of employment law \u2013 from formal warnings to dismissals and payment claims. Our firm provides tailored solutions for complex employment law matters, whether in employment law, service contract law, or public service law. We support employers, employees, and executives with in-depth expertise and strong negotiation skills.<\/p> <p><strong>Individual Advice in Employment Law \u2013 Nationwide Services<\/strong><\/p> <p>Whether in Berlin, Hamburg, or anywhere in Germany \u2013 we provide personal and comprehensive support in all employment-related matters. Our decades of experience and deep understanding of the various negotiation perspectives enable us to identify the best possible course of action for your specific situation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Areas of Focus in Employment Law<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Employment Law for Executives<\/p>\n<p>Executives hold a unique position within a company. We provide comprehensive advice on:<\/p> <ul> <li>Drafting and negotiating employment contracts<\/li> <li>Variable compensation and termination agreements<\/li> <li>Liability risks when working for multiple companies<\/li> <li>Employee data protection and occupational pension schemes<\/li> <\/ul>\n<p>Employment Law for Employers<\/p>\n<p>We assist employers in structuring working conditions flexibly and in compliance with the law. Our advisory services focus on:<\/p> <ul> <li>Outsourcing and business transfers<\/li> <li>Drafting employment and service contracts<\/li> <li>Protection against dismissal claims, works agreements, and collective bargaining law<\/li> <li>Compliance systems and temporary agency work<\/li> <\/ul>\n<p>Service Contract Law for Managing Directors and Board Members<\/p>\n<p>We advise managing directors and board members on all aspects of service contract law, including:<\/p> <ul> <li>Drafting service and management contracts<\/li> <li>Performance-based remuneration and pension arrangements<\/li> <li>Liability risks and defense against claims for damages<\/li> <\/ul>\n<p>Employment Law for Employees<\/p>\n<p>We represent employees in all employment-related matters, particularly in cases involving:<\/p> <ul> <li>Protection against dismissal and termination agreements<\/li> <li>Part-time entitlements and remuneration claims<\/li> <li>Workplace bullying and discrimination<\/li> <li>Employment contracts and pension schemes<\/li> <\/ul>\n<p>Collective Employment Law<\/p>\n<p>We advise works councils, trade unions, and employers\u2019 associations in enforcing their rights and negotiating works agreements. Issues such as co-determination and collective bargaining law are part of our portfolio, as are training sessions on current developments in collective employment law.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/kontakt\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong> for expert advice on all employment law matters \u2013 nationwide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Contact Persons<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/en\/team\/anu-elina-birkefeld\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a> \n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dr.-Anu-Elina-Birkefeld-ZENK-Berlin-v2-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" title=\"Dr. Anu Elina Birkefeld ZENK Berlin v2\" alt=\"Dr. Anu Elina Birkefeld ZENK Berlin v2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dr.-Anu-Elina-Birkefeld-ZENK-Berlin-v2.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dr.-Anu-Elina-Birkefeld-ZENK-Berlin-v2-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dr.-Anu-Elina-Birkefeld-ZENK-Berlin-v2-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dr.-Anu-Elina-Birkefeld-ZENK-Berlin-v2-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dr.-Anu-Elina-Birkefeld-ZENK-Berlin-v2-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Anu Elina Birkefeld<\/strong><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/en\/team\/dr-markus-kelber\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a> \n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Markus-Kelber-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" title=\"Dr. Markus Kelber Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" alt=\"Dr. Markus Kelber Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Markus-Kelber-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Markus-Kelber-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Markus-Kelber-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Markus-Kelber-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Markus-Kelber-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Markus Kelber<\/strong><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/en\/team\/dr-markus-pander\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a> \n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" title=\"Dr Markus Pander\" alt=\"Dr Markus Pander\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr-Markus-Pander-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Markus Pander<\/strong><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/en\/team\/dr-rolf-zeissig\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a> \n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" title=\"Dr. Rolf Zei\u00dfig Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" alt=\"Dr. Rolf Zei\u00dfig Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dr.-Rolf-Zeissig-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Rolf Zei\u00dfig<\/strong><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/en\/team\/claudia-gehricke\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a> \n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" title=\"Claudia Gehricke Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" alt=\"Claudia Gehricke Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Claudia-Gehricke-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Claudia Gehricke<\/strong><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/en\/team\/isabell-neumann\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a> \n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" title=\"Isabell Neumann Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" alt=\"Isabell Neumann Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Isabell-Neumann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Isabell Neumann, LL.M. (Oxford)<\/strong><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/en\/team\/minh-riemann\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a> \n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-1153x891.jpg\" width=\"1153\" height=\"891\" title=\"Minh Riemann Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" alt=\"Minh Riemann Zenk Rechtsanwa\u0308lte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minh-Riemann-Zenk-Rechtsanwaelte-1024x791-414x320.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Minh Riemann, LL.M. (Bristol)<\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/109","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/109\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4439,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/109\/revisions\/4439"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}