1E9Ct5D

ages. This is because the employee usually has a much lower income and also the employeris benefiting much more and bears a less risk. In case of intentionally damages ofcourse, the employee himself/herself is responsible and has to recompense the loss ofthe employer.4.2.10 Maternity LeaveFemale employees are entitled to full paid maternity leave. The maternity leave normallystarts six weeks before the expected due date and ending eight weeks after childbirth.Afterwards part-time working can be requested. The payments are made partly by thestatutory health insurance provider and partly by the employer. During pregnancy andmaternity leave there is also a special dismissal protection.4.2.11 Parental LeaveParental leave is regulated in the Federal Act on Payment of Child Rising Benefit andChild Rising Leave (Bundeselterngeld- und Elternzeitgesetz). Both parents can take parentalleave up to three years, but not at the same time. During this period the employeris not obliged to make any payments, but also not to terminate the employee. Employeesare allowed to work part-time (up to 30 hours a week) during parental leave. If theywant to work for a third party agreement of the employer is needed. Parents must givenotice to the employer that they will be on parental leave at least six weeks before. Duringparental leave there is a particular dismissal protection.4.3 Termination of Employment4.3.1 Limited-Term Employment ContractA limited-term contract ends automatically by expiration of the term. There is no terminationnotice needed and it is also not permissible if the contracting parties haven’t agreedon it.4.3.2 Dismissal with the Option of Altered Conditions of Employment (Änderungskündigung)There is the possibility of a dismissal with the option of altered employment conditions.Here the employer terminates the existing employment contract and simultaneouslymakes an offer for a new employment contract with altered conditions. However, suchdismissal is not admissible to reduce the salary of the employee only.4.3.3 Cancellation Agreement (Aufhebungsvertrag)Also common is a cancellation agreement (Aufhebungsvertrag). Here the employer andemployee make a (written) contract about the ending of the existing empoloyment con-30