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In 2016, DWF merged with a German international commercial law firm, and now has offices in Berlin, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Munich.

The team's work spans various legal disciplines and offer integrated and innovative bilingual direction, grounded in a commitment to achieving clients commercial objectives.

Our Global DWF Blockchain Leadership team is located in Berlin, one of the leading hubs for Blockchain startups and research.

Regular exchange with the local crypto and Blockchain community keeps us up-to-date on relevant developments.

Berlin

DWF

Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Linkstr. 12, 10785 Berlin, Germany

T: +49 30 25090110-0

F: +49 30 25090110-40

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Cologne

DWF

Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Habsburgerring 2, Westgate, 50674 Cologne, Germany

T: +49 221 534098-0

F: +49 221 534098-28

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Düsseldorf

DWF

Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Königsallee 60 c, D-40212 Düsseldorf, Germany

T: +49 211 21020-0

F: +49 211 21020-499

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Munich

DWF

Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Prinzregentenstraβe 78, 81675 Munich, Germany

T: +49 89 2060299-60

F: +49 89 2060299-66

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New mandatory tests for holiday returnees - answers to key questions
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New mandatory tests for holiday returnees - answers to key questions 16 Jul 2021

In the German state North Rhine-Westphalia, compulsory testing for Covid-19 after longer absences due to holidays is compulsory since 10 July 2021 to re-start working. For the first time, employees are now required to get tested in order to be able to take up their work. A similar provision has been introduced in Saxony, in addition to a general testing obligation for employees with customer contact. It is possible that other federal states will follow soon.

 
Return to office life after the end of compulsory remote work in Germany - Tips for planning and structuring new ways of working
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Return to office life after the end of compulsory remote work in Germany - Tips for planning and structuring new ways of working 01 Jul 2021

During the Covid-19-pandemic, a "mobile revolution" has taken place in large parts of the workforce. Given the falling incidence and rising vaccination rates, the German government has now decided not to extend the so-called "home-office duty", which was only introduced in January. Below we provide an overview of the legal and organisational risks and opportunities associated with the expiry of this rule on 1 July 2021 and the corresponding employer obligations.

 
Stricter limits for fixed-term employment contracts planned
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Stricter limits for fixed-term employment contracts planned 04 Jun 2021
A draft proposal by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs dated 14 April 2021 aims to impose further restrictions on the use of fixed-term employment contracts in Germany. The official publication and initiation of the legislative procedure are still pending. If passed, the new rules could significantly change the use of fixed-term contracts in practice. At the end of the article, the central changes are presented in a summary table.
 
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