Document background
The Notice of Transfer Letter is a mandatory document under German law that plays a vital role in business transfers, mergers, and acquisitions. Required by §613a of the German Civil Code (BGB), this document must be issued to all affected employees when their employment relationship is to be transferred to a new employer. The letter must be provided well in advance of the transfer and contains essential information about the transfer's timing, legal basis, and implications for the employment relationship. It serves multiple purposes: ensuring legal compliance, providing transparency to employees, and formally notifying them of their right to object to the transfer. The document is particularly important in Germany due to strict employment protection laws and the requirement for detailed employee information during business transfers.
