The claimant was an employee of a cleaning company and until June last year worked as a so-called “sitter” at a large shopping center in Oberhausen. Her principal duties were to supervise the collection plate in the entrance area of the public restrooms where those using the facilities could voluntarily leave a small amount of … Continue Reading
Smileys are widely used in e-mails, text messages or on t-shirts, and are usually an expression of happiness but sometimes also of sorrow and other less attractive emotions. Regardless of where they are used, smileys have a meaning (my smartphone, for example, lets me take my pick of a staggering 43 variations, from Broken Heart … Continue Reading
The Labour Court in Düsseldorf (file no.: 8 CA 7883/12) decided on 4 September that an employee could be prohibited from bringing her dog to the office even if other employees were allowed to do so. The plaintiff was employed by an advertising agency. With the permission of her employer, she brought her dog to the office. … Continue Reading