Check termination notice period (Kündigungsfrist)

Overview

Use this after receiving termination to verify the notice period. Duration depends on length of service (for example one month after two years, up to seven months after 20 years).

Timing to be aware of

When termination received

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

Key date to check

employment_duration

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

• Receive and document termination notice
  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