Your business is being sold? Your job usually transfers with it
When a business or part of a business changes owners, employees do not have to fear for their jobs: your employment relationship transfers automatically to the new owner, with your existing terms. A dismissal solely because of the transfer is impermissible.
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What you should do now
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1. Check the information
Were you fully informed in text form about the transfer and its consequences?
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2. Compare the terms
Your existing employment terms continue to apply; check whether they are being observed.
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3. Weigh an objection
Consider carefully whether an objection makes sense; get advice beforehand.
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4. Contest a dismissal
A dismissal because of the transfer is invalid; mind the 3-week filing deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to my job when the business is sold?
Your employment relationship transfers automatically to the new owner (§ 613a BGB), with all previous rights and obligations, including salary, length of service, and vacation entitlements. A dismissal solely because of the transfer of business is prohibited and invalid.
Can I object to the transfer?
Yes, generally within one month of being properly informed. If you object, your employment relationship stays with the previous employer. But that can be risky, for example if your job there is discontinued and a (business-related) dismissal then looms. Get advice before objecting.
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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.