Klartext Recht

Blog – German Law Explained

Tips and knowledge about your everyday legal rights.

Installment Payments in Debt Collection: Beware of Acknowledgment of Debt Clauses

2026-06-02

Caution with debt collection claims! Learn how an acknowledgment of debt restricts your rights and what to watch out for in installment agreements.

Detecting Debt Collection Fraud: Is Your Letter Real or Fake?

2026-06-01

Receiving dubious payment requests? Learn how to spot debt collection fraud, use the legal services register, and defend yourself legally.

Secondary Employment in the Employment Contract: Can the Boss Prohibit It?

2026-05-29

Planning a second job? Learn everything about secondary employment with permission, legal limits, and when your employer can issue a prohibition (§ 60 HGB).

Minijob Employment Contract: You Also Have These Rights as a Temp

2026-05-29

Do you have a minijob? Learn everything about your minijob employment contract, holiday entitlement and continued payment of wages in the event of illness according to the BGB.

Ignoring a Debt Collection Letter: These Legal Consequences Threaten You

2026-05-27

What happens if you ignore a debt collection letter? Learn everything about rising costs, the judicial dunning notice, and Schufa risks under the BGB.

Vacation Entitlement Upon Termination: How to Secure Your Days Off

2026-05-26

What happens to your remaining vacation after termination? Learn everything about the one-twelfth rule, compensation, and your rights under the Federal Leave Act.

Illness During Vacation: How to Get Your Vacation Days Back

2026-05-14

Did you get sick on vacation? Learn how to save your vacation days, what reporting duties apply, and what the BGB and BUrlG prescribe.

Have your employment contract checked: What you need to know before signing

2026-05-07

Do you want to have your employment contract checked? Find out which clauses are critical according to the BGB and how Jurivo identifies risks immediately.