Document background
The Employee Deed of Release (Aufhebungsvertrag) is a crucial document in German employment law used when both employer and employee agree to terminate their employment relationship by mutual consent. This document is typically employed when parties wish to end the employment relationship outside of standard notice periods or when a negotiated departure is preferred over unilateral termination. The agreement must comply with German labor law requirements, including provisions of the Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB) and Kündigungsschutzgesetz (KSchG). It covers essential elements such as termination date, severance payments, benefit arrangements, and mutual releases, while ensuring protection of both parties' rights. The document is particularly relevant in corporate restructuring, voluntary departures, or when resolving potential employment disputes amicably.
