Remuneration Staff cannot contractually waive remuneration right, German court rules Decision increases financial risk associated with wrongful termination proceedings, lawyers say iStock.com/Christian Ader Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 19 March 2026 A German labour court has found that employers can not legally include clauses in employment contracts which relieve them of the obligation to backpay staff during wrongful termination disputes. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Pay transparency Why Daimler Truck ruling rewrites the rules on equal pay comparisons Labour Reforms What Germany’s new coalition means for employment law Remuneration Breaking the “rabenmutter” stereotype: German mothers face heavy financial toll Works Councils German court adds roadblock for platform worker co-determination efforts