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“AGG Hoppers,” Take Note!
In our article Update on AGG Hopping, we provided an overview of the existing case law on “AGG hopping,” which is the practice of filing fake job applications for the sole purpose of rejection in order to file a discrimination under the General Act on Equal Treatment (“AGG”). In its judgment of May 7, 2026 (2 Ca 6536/25), the Düsseldorf Labor Court has now taken a firm stance against a “classic AGG hopper,” expressly departing from the established case law of the German Federal Labor Court.
Germany Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Update On So-called “AGG Hopping”
Germany's AGG hopping practice involves individuals submitting fake job applications solely to provoke discriminatory rejections and claim compensation under the General Act on Equal Treatment. Courts have established high thresholds for proving abuse of rights, while employers face significant liability risks despite recent case law developments and pending legislative amendments that may further complicate the landscape.
Germany Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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