Recht in Duitsland

Het recht in Duitsland bepaalt welke regels gelden voor mensen, bedrijven en de staat. Het beschermt vrijheden, ordent het samenleven en biedt mogelijkheden om geschillen op te lossen. Wie zijn rechten en plichten kent, kan beslissingen beter beoordelen en tijdig hulp zoeken.

Labor law

Labor law covers contracts, working time, pay, leave and dismissal.

Immigration law

Immigration law in Germany governs entry, residence, work, and the possible transition to a more secure residence status for people without German citizenship. The permit required depends especially on nationality, the purpose of stay, and personal circumstances. Citizens of the European Union are often subject to different rules from nationals of non-EU countries.

Right of residence

Criminal law

Criminal law in Germany determines which conduct can be prosecuted and punished as a criminal offense. The police, public prosecutor’s office, and courts have different roles. Suspects and people harmed by an offense also have important rights.

Consumer protection

Consumer protection in Germany supports individuals who buy goods or services mainly for personal purposes. It covers information before a contract, fair terms, defects, online purchases, and unfair business practices, among other things. Different rights apply depending on how and under what kind of contract a purchase is made.

Civil law

Civil law in Germany governs legal relationships between private individuals and businesses. It concerns everyday matters such as contracts, purchases, rent, property, damage, family matters, and inheritance. Anyone seeking to enforce a claim usually has to assert it themselves and, if necessary, prove it before a civil court.

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