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Germany’s Pension Reform 2026: What The Commission's Recommendations Mean For HR And Restructuring Practice
Germany's Pension Commission has proposed sweeping reforms that would fundamentally reshape retirement planning, workforce transitions, and employment structures. From dynamic retirement ages linked to life expectancy to the potential elimination of the senior part-time block model and minijobs, these recommendations carry profound implications for employers navigating restructuring, social plans, and pension commitments.
Germany Employment
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A&O Shearman
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Germany’s Pension Reform 2026: What The Commission's Recommendations Mean For HR And Restructuring Practice
Germany's Pension Commission has proposed sweeping reforms that would fundamentally reshape retirement planning, workforce transitions, and employment structures. From dynamic retirement ages linked to life expectancy to the potential elimination of the senior part-time block model and minijobs, these recommendations carry profound implications for employers navigating restructuring, social plans, and pension commitments.
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A&O Shearman
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The Acquirer Concept – An Option For Acquisitions Out Of Insolvency
The acquisition of assets or business operations out of insolvency proceedings presents distinct legal challenges under German law, particularly regarding the automatic transfer of employment relationships. The "acquirer concept" (Erwerberkonzept) offers a legally reliable solution that enables workforce restructuring while avoiding prohibited terminations based solely on the transfer of operations.
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Mayer Brown
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