29.12.2016 | answered by Jan Wilking
Hello
For about 19 years, I have been working partly in field sales for a company. For 14 years, I was provided with a company car for private use, including fuel and a 1% rule. About 4 years ago, the company cars were removed and instead a car allo...
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19.10.2016 | answered by Andreas Scholz
A has been provided with a technician by a wholesaler, who is supposed to install an electrical part at A's place. After the work is done, A finds out that the technician is employed as a technician at the wholesaler, but is not self-employed on the ...
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22.07.2016 | answered by Jan Wilking
One of the exceptions mentioned, alternatives do not exist. Can you also provide legal precedent for the necessary requirement "a request for information on income and assets"? The proceedings would be pending in Frankfurt Main if a lawsuit is filed ...
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02.05.2015 | answered by Jan Wilking
I am concerned about a takeover. I am in my 2nd year of apprenticeship, learning the profession of gardener (specializing in ornamental plant cultivation) in the public sector (municipal employer in Hesse).
In an initial "exploratory discussion" reg...
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28.09.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
Facts:
- I have been a freelance actor in Cologne for 20 years (before that 12 years in municipal theaters).
- On August 29, 2012, I returned from a film premiere in Aachen, a pre-program movie in which I played a part.
- On the way back, I got off a...
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26.06.2014 | answered by Stefan Steininger
Our employees receive a supplement for Sunday and night work; these are social security and tax-free. According to a ruling by the Federal Labour Court (BAG), this supplement should also be paid in case of illness. Does this apply in general? Is ther...
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02.06.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
We are tenants in a single-family house. The tank has probably never been cleaned or it has been decades since it was last cleaned. The house is now 40 years old. We have been tenants for only 5 years.
The heating system constantly failed due to bur...
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11.12.2013 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hairdresser visit:
Customer X wants a short haircut as usual for 10.00 EUR. Since she has been visiting the hair salon for some time, she knows that the service includes washing, cutting, and a quick blow dry to dry the hair if it is still wet after...
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21.06.2013 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
At one of our clients, the insolvency proceedings have been opened. We have a contract that has not yet been fulfilled with this client. We have requested the insolvency administrator to exercise his option according to §103 InsO, but he has not resp...
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07.05.2013 | answered by Jan Wilking
Hello.
Key facts:
Last year I bought a car, year of production: 2009, from a PRIVATE seller.
The purchase agreement was concluded in a car dealership where the person works.
The car was registered in the father's name.
Reason for the question:
The ...
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19.04.2013 | answered by Jan Wilking
Hello. In August 2010, I took out the deferred annuity insurance Freelax from Standard Life Insurance and have paid in around 5,700 euros so far. Now I am considering canceling this insurance – because I think, firstly, I have one insurance too many ...
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04.04.2013 | answered by Jan Wilking
We are a community of 6 co-owners. In the minutes of the meeting on 09.05.2012, the following was recorded regarding the decision to install smoke detectors:
After discussion, the owners see the installation of smoke detectors in their apartments as...
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03.06.2012 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Situation: I am currently on parental leave and have agreed with my employer to resume my activities on 1 September.
Question: If I were to become pregnant again in July or August, does my employer have to take me back or can they require me to ext...
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25.04.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
Hello, we have a problem. We bought a house in November 2011 but have since rescinded the purchase contract. However, we signed in the notary contract that we would move out by 30.04.2012. It states that we submit to immediate enforcement. We have fo...
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13.03.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have neglected to settle a medical bill. It was supposed to be paid by 13.02.2012. However, the money was only transferred on 28.02.2012 and was recorded by the company that sent me the bill the next day. The matter was already ...
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03.02.2012 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am not satisfied with the reference letter for my mother and believe that there is a need for significant corrections.
Would you be able to review the letter and draft a letter to the employer with the necessary corrections?
T...
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11.01.2012 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Do I have a right to a refund of the following repair costs from VW?
Two weeks ago I had a breakdown, the engine failed, the car wouldn't start and had to be towed. The tensioner from the camshaft sprocket was broken. This caused engine damage, all 8...
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27.11.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
I signed a release from my employer in mid-September. My employment contract was valid until 15.10.11. The last clause in the release states: "With the termination of the contract, all further mutual claims are settled." I am now ...
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31.10.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Dear Sir or Madam,
we moved into the above-mentioned rental agreement on May 1, 2006, which was in the condition of the previous tenant. This means that the walls were painted half-height in 2 rooms in a rich green, in 1 room in a rich blue, and in ...
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18.08.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello - I have been working for a Florida-based company since 1989. I am German, living and working in Germany. I am a food broker, supplying food to customers of the American military and embassies in Europe. I am paid in US dollars and pay my taxes...
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08.06.2011 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
We are a professional band with a tax-based GbR contract. One member wants to leave the band. There are 25 signed performance contracts in place. If we do not find and rehearse a professional replacement, the contracts will fall through. What is the ...
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18.05.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am a premium bicycle dealer and I have the following issue: Customer XX purchased a road bike in matte white color for just under 5000 euros a year ago. The bicycle frame had a small paint damage from the manufacturer, which was...
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17.05.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
I bought a cylinder head for a car on eBay. According to the item description, the cylinder head is in perfect condition and not damaged. The corresponding camshaft is allegedly not worn according to the seller! Since he is a private seller, he canno...
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08.05.2011 | answered by Tobias Rösemeier
I bought an apartment and after the purchase, I discovered that there is a severe mold infestation. I want to declare my withdrawal. Since the payment has already been made, my question now is: The payment was made to various banks to discharge the m...
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15.03.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
We are a company that offers a procedure for the easy, fast, and gentle detoxification of drug addicts (alcohol, heroin, methadone, cocaine, etc.). We call the procedure NESdetox today, with NES standing for Neuro-Electrical-Stimulation. NESdetox is ...
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