The Cancellation Contract (Aufhebungsvertrag) is a crucial document in German employment law used when both employer and employee agree to terminate their employment relationship by mutual consent. It serves as an alternative to unilateral termination and is particularly useful in situations where parties wish to avoid notice periods or potential dismissal protection disputes. The document typically includes comprehensive provisions regarding termination date, severance payments, outstanding benefits, confidentiality obligations, and mutual releases. It must comply with German civil and labor law requirements, including written form requirements and consideration of social security implications. The agreement is commonly used during restructurings, in cases of mutual disagreement, or when providing more favorable terms than a standard termination would offer.
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1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Brief description of the employment relationship and mutual decision to terminate
3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement
4. Termination Date: Specific date when the employment relationship will end
5. Final Salary and Benefits: Details of final regular salary payment and treatment of benefits
6. Severance Payment: Amount, calculation basis, and payment terms of any severance payment
7. Holiday Entitlement: Settlement of remaining vacation days and compensation
8. Company Property: Obligations regarding return of company property
9. Confidentiality: Ongoing obligations regarding confidential information
10. Final Release: Mutual release of claims related to the employment relationship
11. Reference Letter: Employer's obligation to provide a reference letter
12. Governing Law: Confirmation of German law application
13. Severability: Standard clause on partial invalidity
1. Garden Leave: Used when employee will be released from work duties before termination date
2. Post-contractual Non-compete: Include when maintaining or modifying existing non-compete obligations
3. Outplacement Services: When employer provides career transition support
4. Company Pension: Required when addressing treatment of pension entitlements
5. Stock Options/Benefits: Needed when dealing with existing equity compensation
6. Works Council Notice: Required when works council exists and needs to be informed
7. Training Costs Repayment: Used when waiving repayment obligations for training costs
8. Company Housing: Needed when addressing company-provided accommodation
9. Social Plan Reference: Required when cancellation is part of a larger restructuring with social plan
1. Severance Calculation: Detailed calculation of severance payment including factors and variables
2. Outstanding Benefits Statement: List of all outstanding benefits and their treatment
3. Company Property List: Inventory of company items to be returned
4. Existing Contractual Obligations: Overview of continuing obligations from employment contract
5. Benefits Settlement Statement: Detailed calculation of holiday pay, overtime, and other benefits
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