Employment Law

Remuneration systems and pay transparency

Transparent, motivating remuneration is a success factor - and will be mandatory in future: from 2026, companies will have to implement the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. We support you at an early stage in the legally compliant introduction and review of remuneration structures - including variable components such as bonuses, target agreements or profit-sharing. In close coordination with our tax law experts, we ensure tax-efficient structures, e.g. for non-cash benefits. In this way, we develop remuneration systems that not only reward performance, but are also future-proof from a regulatory perspective.

Working time models

Flexitime, part-time, trust-based working hours or shift systems - we advise you on the introduction and adaptation of flexible working time models. In doing so, we pay attention to legal requirements, collective bargaining framework conditions and social security and tax implications, e.g. in the case of on-call duty or overtime. This results in solutions that combine operational efficiency and work-life balance.

Digital world of work

Home office, remote work, workation, digital communication - the world of work is changing rapidly. We support you in the legal organisation of digital forms of work: from home office regulations and mobile working concepts to data protection and working time recording. Tax-relevant topics such as the non-cash benefit of digital equipment or home office flat rates are also taken into account together with our tax advisors.

Restructuring & insolvency-related employment law

Crises require quick, legally sound decisions. We support you with personnel measures in restructuring, reorganisation and insolvency proceedings - with a clear focus on labour law, works constitution law and tax requirements. Our lawyers develop socially acceptable solutions, assist with reconciliation of interests and social compensation plan negotiations and take tax aspects into account when it comes to severance payments or termination agreements.

A particular advantage: Menold Bezler also provides restructuring consultants and insolvency administrators. For you, this means advice with a deep understanding of reorganisation strategies, insolvency law processes and creditor interests. In critical phases, you receive support at the highest legal and commercial level - from a single source.

Restructuring & transfer of public companies

When public companies are restructured, reorganised or privatised, a sure instinct for employment law is required. We assist public bodies and associated companies with transfers of undertakings, staff takeovers, changes to collective agreements and reorganisations - always in compliance with public service law, co-determination and data protection regulations.

Our expertise also includes tax-related aspects, such as the transfer of pension burdens, pension obligations or the design of tax-neutral structures. In addition, our employment and tax law advisors work closely with the firm's corporate and organisational law experts. In this way, we support you not only legally, but also in the strategic planning, support and implementation of the organisational transformation - from a single source.

M&A transactions

We offer labour law expertise for M&A transactions and deal with the legal issues that arise during the integration of personnel and the restructuring of employment relationships. This includes the drafting of social compensation plans, the implementation of co-determination obligations and the drafting of new employment contracts after the transaction.

Co-determination

We advise on operational co-determination, for example in restructuring, operational changes or in conciliation committees - in a practical manner and with a view to the scope for action under works constitution law.

We also provide expert advice on corporate co-determination - whether under the One-Third Participation Act, the Co-Determination Act or SE structures - including tax-relevant aspects such as company splits.

Company pension scheme

A modern company pension scheme strengthens your attractiveness as an employer. We advise you on the selection and implementation of suitable models - from direct commitments to deferred compensation. We work closely with our tax advisors to make the most of the tax effects and minimise your liability risks as an employer. In this way, you create sustainable pension provision for your employees.

Use of external personnel

Work contracts, freelancers, temporary work - the use of external personnel requires legal and tax precision. We check your contract models for risks such as bogus self-employment and hidden employee leasing. Thanks to our full-service approach, we also analyse VAT risks and advise you on wage tax aspects, e.g. when working with one-person GmbHs.

Cross-border personnel deployment

Whether you are posting staff abroad or deploying international specialists: the cross-border deployment of personnel entails complex labour, social security and tax law issues. We provide you with comprehensive advice on work permits, remuneration systems and co-determination. Thanks to our integrated tax expertise, we develop legally compliant and tax-safe secondment concepts - including issues relating to double taxation, wage tax liability and payroll organisation.
Thanks to our international network, we also provide reliable local support for cross-border projects.

Top management & executives

Contracts at eye level: We draft legally compliant and customised employment contracts for managing directors, board members and senior executives. Whether bonuses, share options or exit scenarios - we provide you with comprehensive advice on optimised structures in terms of tax and social security law. We support you in separation processes with negotiating skills and clear risk assessment.

Occupational safety & compliance

Legally compliant occupational health and safety protects your workforce - and your company. We support you in the implementation of occupational health and safety regulations, risk assessments and the development of labour law compliance systems. We also keep an eye on tax obligations such as documentation of travel expenses or record-keeping obligations for mobile forms of work - for maximum legal certainty.