Updated June 30th 2025

All About Terminating Employees in Germany

Understand how to terminate employees in Germany when they’ve reached the end of their employment, and how Justworks EOR can help simplify the process.

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How an EOR Can Help with Employee Termination

You’ve gone through the effort of hiring an employee in Germany, but circumstances and business needs change. What happens when you need to terminate an employee? 

A global EOR provider like Justworks EOR can offer guidance to help with lawful termination and keep things running smoothly. With Justworks as your partner, you'll save time, money, and the hassle of establishing a local entity.

Terminating an Employee in Germany

Here are key considerations for ending an employee contract in Germany.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.

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