Document background
The Lateral Transfer Letter Request is a crucial document in German corporate environments, used when an employee seeks to transfer to a different department or location while maintaining a similar hierarchical level within the organization. This document must comply with German labor law requirements, including the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG) and Civil Code (BGB), particularly regarding employee rights and internal mobility procedures. It typically includes detailed information about the current position, requested role, professional justification for the transfer, and proposed timeline. The document serves as the formal initiation of the transfer process and may require works council consultation depending on the organization's size and structure. It's particularly important in German business culture, where formal documentation of such requests is expected and often required for HR records.
