"That's no way to deal with tradespeople" - What to do if the bill isn't right?
A seemingly minor dispute between a tradesman and a client could have far-reaching consequences. It's about a bathroom renovation that has ended up in a local court in Riedlingen, and it [...]
Tesla in Grünheide: Salary withholding and pressure on sick employees - What's behind it?
Things are boiling again at Tesla's Gigafactory in Grünheide. Sickness-related absences are on the rise, but instead of providing relief, the US car manufacturer is taking measures that are met with incomprehension by many. [...]
The hot tea that cost Starbucks 50 million dollars - A burning example of customer safety
How a scalded driver tore a huge hole in the Starbucks cash register. On February 8, 2020, Michael Garcia, a delivery driver from California, experienced a horror scenario that left him not only physically [...]
Overtime in space: why astronauts were not paid for their 9 months on the ISS
The International Space Station (ISS) is a place where astronauts achieve incredible feats - but sometimes also find themselves in unforeseen situations. Two US astronauts recently had to spend nine months longer than [...]
Dance schools on the brink: GEMA fees explode - The new burden for dance schools!
The dance scene in danger: Why many dance schools are facing the end For many dance schools in Germany, 2025 could be the year of disaster. The GEMA fees - the costs for [...]
Trade war on a knife's edge: EU announces retaliation for Trump tariffs - What does this mean for consumers and companies?
European Union strikes back - tariffs on US goods coming from April Global trade relations are once again on the brink. Following his re-election, US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on [...]
Cross-border commuters working from home: what you need to know in 2025
Many cross-border commuters no longer commute to work in Switzerland every day, but work partly from home in Germany. But what about the tax and social aspects, [...]
Ripped off: Munich soldier cheats the Bundeswehr - and gets off lightly
A soldier from Munich has enriched himself with forged medical bills at the expense of the Bundeswehr. But what can he expect? A court ruling with a surprisingly lenient sentence - and a [...]
Open 24/7 - vending machine kiosk may also open on Sundays and public holidays!
The days when we had to adhere to fixed opening hours are increasingly becoming a thing of the past. The latest ruling by the Münster Higher Administrative Court (OVG) is a decisive turning point. [...]
Overtime as a primary school principal: what the ruling now means for all teachers
When teachers work beyond their regular working hours, it often leads to misunderstandings - and above all to unpaid overtime. However, a recent ruling by the Higher Administrative Court of Lower Saxony (OVG) shows that [...]
"That's no way to deal with tradespeople" - What to do if the bill isn't right?
A seemingly minor dispute between a tradesman and a client could have far-reaching consequences. It's about a bathroom renovation that has ended up in a local court in Riedlingen, and it [...]
Tesla in Grünheide: Salary withholding and pressure on sick employees - What's behind it?
Things are boiling again at Tesla's Gigafactory in Grünheide. Sickness-related absences are on the rise, but instead of providing relief, the US car manufacturer is taking measures that are met with incomprehension by many. [...]
The hot tea that cost Starbucks 50 million dollars - A burning example of customer safety
How a scalded driver tore a huge hole in the Starbucks cash register. On February 8, 2020, Michael Garcia, a delivery driver from California, experienced a horror scenario that left him not only physically [...]
Overtime in space: why astronauts were not paid for their 9 months on the ISS
The International Space Station (ISS) is a place where astronauts achieve incredible feats - but sometimes also find themselves in unforeseen situations. Two US astronauts recently had to spend nine months longer than [...]
Dance schools on the brink: GEMA fees explode - The new burden for dance schools!
The dance scene in danger: Why many dance schools are facing the end For many dance schools in Germany, 2025 could be the year of disaster. The GEMA fees - the costs for [...]
Trade war on a knife's edge: EU announces retaliation for Trump tariffs - What does this mean for consumers and companies?
European Union strikes back - tariffs on US goods coming from April Global trade relations are once again on the brink. Following his re-election, US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on [...]
Cross-border commuters working from home: what you need to know in 2025
Many cross-border commuters no longer commute to work in Switzerland every day, but work partly from home in Germany. But what about the tax and social aspects, [...]
Ripped off: Munich soldier cheats the Bundeswehr - and gets off lightly
A soldier from Munich has enriched himself with forged medical bills at the expense of the Bundeswehr. But what can he expect? A court ruling with a surprisingly lenient sentence - and a [...]
Open 24/7 - vending machine kiosk may also open on Sundays and public holidays!
The days when we had to adhere to fixed opening hours are increasingly becoming a thing of the past. The latest ruling by the Münster Higher Administrative Court (OVG) is a decisive turning point. [...]
Overtime as a primary school principal: what the ruling now means for all teachers
When teachers work beyond their regular working hours, it often leads to misunderstandings - and above all to unpaid overtime. However, a recent ruling by the Higher Administrative Court of Lower Saxony (OVG) shows that [...]