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Littler. Global leader in employment law.

As the largest, globally active employment law firm, we support German and international companies in employment law projects. The particular world of the German SME sector is a focal point here. We provide advice that is legal and entrepreneurial, creative and pragmatic. That’s how we find the best solution.

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Culture. Excellent and award-winning.

Excellence calls for excellent minds, room for individual characters and a good interpersonal environment. That is important for us. Which is why we create and offer the best experts a culture that is regarded on the legal market as outstanding in the truest sense of the word. We have received awards for this. We build on this.

Expertise. In the sector and in our interactions.

Professional and interpersonal quality make the difference, both in our day-to-day interactions and in major projects. Expertise that meets your values, requirements and your budget. Each consultant is highly versed with extensive experience in your sector and your topics. We use the intelligence of the many. You will sense it.

Worldwide. One team. All the options.

At home in Germany, throughout Europe and around the world. With Littler, the world’s biggest employment law firm, you have a well-coordinated team of first-class experts at your side for every employment law challenge.

Lawyers. Entrepreneurs. Forerunners.

We are forerunners. We anticipate changes and develop solutions ahead of the market. That makes the difference: in terms of content, technology and strategy. We are employment lawyers and entrepreneurs and understand your challenges through our own experience.

Tech Intelligence.
Next Level.

The future doesn’t wait. Which is why we are one step ahead, both technologically and in the field of legal tech. The bundled expertise of our global team flows into our solutions developed with LAWLIFT and makes them the benchmark. The more extensive the procedure, the more effective this is. With our technology Littler view we prepare all the relevant information for you at a glance. Making technology into real business intelligence.

Local, everywhere. Germany and the world.

We are Littler in Germany. For over a decade, we (formerly vangard) have been regarded as a forerunner in employment law. With over 75 attorneys in a team of 150 employees, we form a strong unit of the world’s biggest employment law firm at five German locations. 1,900 lawyers in more than 100 offices across the world guarantee global expertise and a deep understanding of the local conditions on site. This means we find the best answer to every challenge - in Germany, Europe and the world.
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Our range of service covers all aspects of labor law. In addition, we offer you access to the expert knowledge of our cross-site competence teams. You can find more information on the individual focus-areas in our overview.
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News & Analysis

Event

Littler DACH conference

June 2025

We invite you to our Littler DACH Conference on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Zurich.
Event

Update HR & Employment Law on 27.03.2025 in Munich

March 2025

We invite you to our HR & Employment Law Update on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 08:30 a.m. at Studio G3, Gudrunstraße 3 in 80634 Munich.
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Legislator responds to BSG Ruling “Herrenberg”

March 2025

  • Dr. Matthias Kast
  • Anne Werschmann
Despite extensive case law and legal commentaries on the subject, distinguishing between genuine self-employment and bogus self-employment has always been quite a challenge in the labor market.
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Gender discrimination in company pension schemes: Need for action and cost risks

February 2025

  • Tobias Berdesinski
The Pay Transparency Directive imposes a need for action on companies. Employee comparison groups must be established to identify potential gender pay gaps. Employees are granted extensive and highly detailed rights to information, which must also be actively communicated. Even during the recruitment process, companies must be able to provide information about their remuneration systems.
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Updates on Supply Chain Due Diligence: The EU Forced Labour Regulation

February 2025

  • Jan-Ove Becker
  • Dr. Lukas Heber
At the end of last year, the EU Member States adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2024 on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market and amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 – known as the EU Forced Labour Regulation. The EU Forced Labour Regulation is the latest in a series of EU laws requiring transparency and due diligence in the supply chain for companies operating within the EU. It will apply from 14 December 2027.
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Case Study: One step ahead in pay transparency with pre-audits

January 2025

  • Dr. Sabine Vianden
Many of our clients are currently dealing with the issue of pay transparency. Some have commissioned us to carry out a pre-audit on equal pay in order to comply with both the applicable German regulations, in particular the German Pay Transparency Act (EntgTranspG), and the expected obligations arising from the EU Pay Transparency Directive. These audits serve a dual purpose: to ensure immediate compliance with existing national requirements and to prepare for the extended tasks that are expected following the transposition of the European Directive into German law.
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