Type of garden leave
Review of whether the garden leave is revocable, irrevocable, or incompletely structured.
Garden leave
Berlin and across Germany
Garden Leave After Dismissal - Employment Lawyer
Pay, leave, and ongoing duties in Germany
If you are placed on garden leave after dismissal, the key issues are usually pay, unused leave, offsetting other work, availability, and which duties continue during the release period.
These are usually the points that matter most in employment disputes:
- ›Review of whether the garden leave is revocable or irrevocable
- ›Assessment of salary, leave, bonus, and outside-work issues
- ›Evaluation of ongoing duties and strategic consequences for the separation
- ›Clear lawyer guidance on the most sensible next step
You receive clear guidance on whether the garden leave is structured properly and where it should be tightened up.
Important: Garden-leave arrangements often leave salary, leave, and bonus issues unclear or incomplete.
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What a garden-leave review usually covers
Salary and leave
Assessment of salary, unused leave, and other entitlements during the leave period.
Link to dismissal
Evaluation of how the garden leave fits into the dismissal situation.
Exit negotiation
Clear guidance on whether the garden leave should form part of a wider exit negotiation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still have to remain available during garden leave?
That depends heavily on how the leave is structured and what duties remain.
What happens to unused leave and salary?
Those points in particular should be expressly and clearly regulated.
Can dismissal-protection strategy matter here?
Yes. Garden leave is often part of the overall separation situation and should be assessed in that context.
Can bonus still be owed during garden leave?
Yes. Variable compensation in particular should be reviewed separately.
Is this part of general employment law?
Yes. Garden leave is a classic issue in dismissal and separation scenarios.
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How it works
Step 1
Send the documents and situation
You send the key documents and briefly explain the situation and any immediate time pressure.
Step 2
Have it legally reviewed
I review deadlines, legal challenge points, economic risks, and your negotiating position.
Step 3
Receive clear guidance
You receive clear guidance on which response or strategy makes sense.
Step 4
Implement the next steps
If further action makes sense, negotiation, correspondence, or court steps are implemented in a structured way.
About Dr. Lerch
Dr. Philipp Lerch advises clients with a focus on clear legal assessments, precise communication, and economically sensible outcomes. In garden-leave matters, it is often crucial to align pay issues, leave questions, and the wider exit strategy carefully.
Related topics
Dismissal
If the garden leave is part of an ongoing dismissal situation.
Separation agreement
If the garden leave is to be linked contractually to an exit package.
Target agreement and bonus
If variable compensation becomes disputed during the leave period.