FAQs

Q: Can I be summarily dismissed during my pregnancy?

Pregnancy offers extra protection against dismissal, but summary dismissal is not completely out of the question. It is only possible if there is an urgent reason unrelated to pregnancy. In practice, this is judged very strictly and summary dismissal during pregnancy often proves legally vulnerable.

Q: What do you get paid on summary dismissal?

In the event of summary dismissal, wages stop immediately. You will receive no salary after the date of dismissal and usually no transition compensation either. However, you are entitled to payment of outstanding holidays and holiday pay already accrued. Other compensation or bonuses will only be paid if this has been explicitly agreed or is required by law.

Q: Are holidays paid out in case of summary dismissal?

Yes. Even in the event of instant dismissal, you are entitled to payment of unused holidays and any accrued holiday pay. This right is not extinguished by the way the employment was terminated.

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