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Termination

"You're ill too often — we have to part ways."

The company threatens dismissal because of frequent illness.

§ 22 BBiG

It depends …
Possible during probation — hardly afterwards.
During probation the company can terminate without a reason, so also because of illness (§ 22 (1) BBiG). After probation the company can only terminate for good cause (§ 22 (2) no. 1 BBiG), and illness is generally not a good cause: it is not your fault. Only in extreme exceptional cases, e.g. if it is certain that the training goal can permanently no longer be reached because of the illness, can termination be considered. Long absences may, however, mean the training has to be extended (§ 8 (2) BBiG). Faking illness, on the other hand, is a serious breach of duty.

What the law says

§ 22 (2) no. 1 BBiG – Good cause
After probation, the training relationship can only be terminated by the trainer for good cause without notice.
§ 8 (2) BBiG – Extension
In exceptional cases, the competent body can extend the training period on the trainee's application if this is necessary to reach the training goal.

What you can do

  1. Report every illness properly and on time — that takes away the company's arguments.
  2. For longer illness: apply to the chamber to extend your training.
  3. Work-related illness (allergy, back)? Raise health protection.
  4. Received notice? Get advice immediately, deadlines are running.

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