Receive and document termination notice

Overview

Use this when you receive a written termination notice from your employer. The receipt date starts the notice period (Kündigungsfrist).

Timing to be aware of

When termination received

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

None listed (confirm when the event applies)

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• I don't understand the legal German in my contract; what should I look out for?
• I'm in my 6-month probation period. Can my boss fire me without a reason?

Related events

• Check termination notice period (Kündigungsfrist)
  Critical
  When termination received
• Register as job-seeking after termination (Arbeitsuchend)
  Critical
  3 days after termination received
• Check probation termination notice deadline
  Critical
  14 days before probation end
• Apply for unemployment benefit (ALG I)
  Critical
  On employment end (day 1)
• Review employment contract before start date
  High
  7 days before employment start