Authority for Justice and Consumer Protection
Apply for lifting of protection against dismissal in the case of maternity leave, parental leave or care
If you want to dismiss a person with special protection against dismissal, you can apply for this protection against dismissal to be lifted under certain conditions.
Important notes
Prerequisites
You will receive approval to terminate a person with special protection against dismissal if
- there is a valid reason for termination,
- You employ employees who are subject to a special ban on dismissal,
- You want to terminate employees with special protection against dismissal and
- You have not yet terminated the employee.
Documents required
If necessary, the responsible body can request further information and documents if there are any questions about the information provided.
Please note
The termination is only effective after the approval of the authority. False information in the application can lead to criminal prosecution.
The dismissal protection regulations are regulated differently.
When it comes to care, protection against dismissal applies not only during care, but also when you are notified that you will be unable to work. The protection is valid for a maximum of 12 weeks before the announced start.
Protection against dismissal applies not only when care is provided, but also when care is organized.
Protection against dismissal for parents on parental leave begins when the application is submitted. There is a special ban on termination 8 weeks before the start of parental leave or 14 weeks before the start of parental leave.
The responsible authority will only grant you consent if a verifiable reason for termination can be proven.
Deadlines
You need the consent of the responsible authority before you can legally terminate a person with special protection against dismissal.
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
In order to terminate employees under special protection against dismissal, you must submit an application for a declaration of admissibility to the responsible authority before the termination.
You can apply for the declaration of admissibility electronically via the online service or using a PDF form.
If you want to apply for the declaration of admissibility via the online service:
Access the online service.
- Sign in using the Business service account.
- Your company data will be transferred from the service account to the online application.
- As the applicant, you enter all the necessary data.
- Submit all required documents. You can upload evidence for this.
- Your application will be examined by the responsible authority.
- You will receive a notification by post.
If you want to apply for the declaration of admissibility using the PDF form:
- Open the corresponding PDF form.
- Please, fill in the application!
- Submit the application and all required documents to the responsible authority.
- Your application will be examined by the responsible authority.
- You will receive a notification by post.
- You need the consent (notice) of the responsible authority before you can legally give notice of termination.
Processing time
The processing time is usually 3 weeks to 4 weeks.
The processing time depends on the complexity of your application and can take significantly longer in individual cases.
Fees
The administration fees are variable and depend on the time it takes to process the relevant case. Please contact the relevant office to find out about applicable processing fees. The fee schedule for occupational safety, technical supervision and radiation protection (GebOAS) applies.
Legal notes
Legal remedies
Objection within one month of receipt of the decision
Legal basis
Downloads & Links
Links on hamburg.de
- Occupational safety and protection against dismissal during pregnancy and parental leave
- Office for occupational safety
Links on the Internet
Service description
If you have to give notice to a person who is subject to special protection against dismissal, you can apply for a declaration of admissibility or approval of dismissal before the termination is given.
The following groups of people are under special protection against dismissal:
- women during pregnancy
- Parents on parental leave
- People who care for a relative in need of care
Address and contact information
Address
Authority for Justice and Consumer Protection
Employee Protection
Billstraße 80 20539 Hamburg
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Phone
Opening hours
Mon-Wed 10am-1pm, Thurs 10am-1pm, 2pm-4pm, Fri 10am-1pm, telephone advice only
Facility info
Public transport
S2 / S21 Rothenburgsort, buses 120/122/124/130/160/224/530 Rothenburgsort
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Last updated: 28.03.2024