Document background
The Giving One Week Notice document is a formal written notification used in German employment contexts, typically during probationary periods or for specific short-term employment arrangements where a one-week notice period applies. This document must comply with the German Civil Code (BGB) requirements, particularly §622 and §623, which govern employment termination notices. It's commonly used during probationary periods (Probezeit) where shorter notice periods are permitted, or in specific employment arrangements that contractually allow for one-week notice periods. The document serves as legal proof of termination notice and must include specific details such as the explicit termination declaration, last working day calculation, and proper formal elements required under German law. The notice must be provided in written form to be legally valid and should be prepared with consideration of any applicable company policies or works council requirements.
