Transition payment not paid by employer
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You generally must submit an application for payment of the transition payment to the court within three months after the end of your employment contract. A regular payment reminder does not stop this limitation period.
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First check whether you are entitled to it, what gross amount is due and when your employment contract ended. A short limitation period applies to an application to the subdistrict court.
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Use the correct gross monthly salary, the exact duration of employment and relevant fixed and variable salary components. Compare your calculation with the final settlement.
Request payment from the employer immediately
Send a written demand with the calculation, the end date of employment and a short payment deadline. This may result in payment, but in the meantime independently monitor the court deadline.
Subdistrict court and limitation period
If payment is not made, an application to the subdistrict court may be necessary. Before the three months expire, have assessed who must bring proceedings and which ancillary claims are possible.
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- End date of employment contract
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Frequently asked questions
Am I also entitled to compensation with a fixed-term contract?
If the employer does not renew the fixed-term contract, there is usually entitlement to a transition payment, subject to exceptions.
Can I wait longer than three months?
That is very risky. The statutory period is a limitation period and is not automatically extended by correspondence.