Severance Pay Calculator Germany

Since there is no statutory entitlement, employers are usually only willing to negotiate severance payments to protect themselves against unlawful terminations. In order for a termination to be declared unlawful and for employers to be willing to pay severance pay, it is therefore often necessary to file (or threaten to file) an action for protection against dismissal. For the dismissal protection lawsuit a 3-week period from receipt of the notice of termination applies. If no dismissal protection action is filed in the 3 weeks after termination, the termination is considered effective regardless of the original legality. Employers are then often no longer interested in negotiating severance pay. Therefore, it is important to act within 3 weeks after termination in order to preserve one's chances for a severance payment.

When employees have been terminated unlawfully and appeal against their termination, employers often want to avoid having to keep the employee in employment. As a result, employers are often willing to offer severance pay in order for the termination to be considered effective. These severance payments can reach relatively large amounts because of the salary that employers would save if the termination were to be considered effective. However, since there is no legal entitlement, the right approach is crucial. Only then will you successfully receive a good severance pay.

Many factors contribute to the eventual amount of a severance payment, including

• the (in)validity of the termination
• a long period of employment
• the employer's wish to terminate the employment as quickly as possible
• special protection against dismissal (e.g. works council member, pregnancy)
• possible claims for bonuses, special payments or commissions
• financial position of the employer

Our severance pay calculator checks and determines your possible severance pay based on similar cases. We use the following rule of thumb to calculate the possible severance pay amount:

Years of employment x Average gross monthly salary

• This is how we determine the years of employment: First, we count the number of complete consecutive 12 months since the start of the employment relationship. The calendar year does not matter. Then, one extra year is added for further periods of 6 or more months.

• What should be included in your gross monthly salary: In addition to the regular gross salary, other components should also be considered proportionately. These may include holiday and Christmas bonuses, other bonuses, allowances, commissions, other one-off payments and non-cash benefits.

CONNY engages partner lawyers that review your termination and take care of your case. We can often reach an out-of-court settlement for a severance settlement payment. For you, the service is: Simple. Online. Without financial risk.

Benefit from the advantages of CONNY

Extensive experience: Numerous employees have already used CONNY's services to receive a fair severance payment or take action against their terminations.

Labour law experts: The CONNY partner lawyers ensure that your case is professionally handled and that you are well represented.

No financial risk: The schematic calculation and the initial check of your termination as well as the initial assistance call are free of charge. You only pay when you commission CONNY's partner lawyers and only if your case is won. If we do not win your case, you do not have to pay anything.

No fear of your employer: It is your right to take action against your termination and negotiate a severance payment. There are no negative consequences for your future employment.

The initial schematic assessment of your severance pay and your termination as well as the initial assistance call are free of charge and without obligation. Should you decide to commission Conny GmbH afterwards, the CONNY promise applies: You bear no financial risk. Only if we are successful a commission is due that was stipulated individually prior to commissioning. >> If we do not win your case, you do not have to pay anything.

Example 1: Your case is successfully enforced and you receive a severance payment. Conny GmbH will bear all legal fees and court costs - if necessary across all instances. You only pay a previously agreed contingency fee - as a share of the severance payment.

Example 2: Your case could not be successfully enforced. You have no costs and do not need to pay anything.

CONNY is Germany's leading umbrella brand for enforcing consumer rights. With the help of intelligent technology for the schematic checking of documents and procedures as well as professional processes, CONNY helps consumers throughout Germany. Our services cover everything from excessive rents to employee protection. The experienced CONNY partner lawyers always stand by our clients.

The CONNY promise: Everyone should be able to get help with legal problems - regardless of their finances. That is why we at CONNY take on any financial risk for you. You only pay a fee in case of success. In case of failure you will not have any costs.