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Short-time working allowance and public holidays - special features of the so-called public holiday short-time working allowance (Feiertags-KUG)
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the German economy hard and led to the introduction of short-time work in many companies. On 10 April 2020 was the first public holiday in the corona crisis (e.g. in…
Voluntary work in times of corona
In times of the corona crisis, volunteers are more in demand than ever. Associations, clubs and initiatives offer an opportunity for voluntary work and make a significant contribution to coping with…
Sport in the corona crisis - legal consequences for clubs
The corona crisis does not stop at football. While the German Football League DFL has abandoned the season, the clubs are struggling with the economic consequences. Borussia Mönchengladbach was the…
Corona-related state aid for the automotive sector and logistics
While sectors such as the aviation industry have already received tailor-made government support, (see…
Update on corona aid schemes: start of the KfW instant loan
We have already reported on the first immediate relief measures at national level as well as the level of the regions of Berlin and Brandenburg here and on further national schemes here. Immediately…
***UPDATE*** Competition Law in a State of Emergency in times of COVID-19
We have already reported on how antitrust law and practice adapted to the current extraordinary situation over the past weeks. Following these reports, further developments relevant to antitrust law…
Force majeure clauses in maintenance contracts
The current situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic makes a previously often neglected "legal instrument" highly topical: the so-called force majeure clause. In essence, such clause is an attempt…
State aid for Lufthansa vs. protective shield?
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr sees the initiation of protective shield proceedings under insolvency law as a possible restructuring alternative. The coronavirus crisis is shaking the German aviation…
Effects of the corona pandemic on energy supply contracts - Contract adjustment due to force majeure or hardship?
The COVID 19 pandemic is having a drastic impact on the energy industry. Crisis-related plant closures and restrictions on production are leading to lower electricity consumption of the industry. The…
Resumption of regular operations - employer's obligations for occupational health and safety
In many companies and industries, work is gradually being ramped up again after weeks of downtime. The top priority here is to continue to provide adequate protection for workers in order to prevent…