Deutsche Fassung: Kündigungen bei Concentrix Berlin – Informationen auf Deutsch
Concentrix has started handing out dismissal letters at its Berlin site this week. For everyone who received one, a three-week countdown is now running – and what you do during these three weeks largely decides how you leave the company.
Bechert Rechtsanwälte is an English-speaking employment law firm in Berlin. We have already represented Concentrix Berlin employees in termination matters – and in every one of these cases so far, we have negotiated a settlement for our clients. We act only for employees and works councils, never for employers.
Received a Concentrix dismissal? Call us or send your notice – we reply in English.
Your First 72 Hours After a Concentrix Dismissal
- Note the date the letter reached you (mailbox, hand delivery or HR meeting). Keep the envelope.
- Sign nothing beyond a simple confirmation of receipt.
- Register as a jobseeker with the Agentur für Arbeit – online, within three days.
- Collect your documents: contract, recent payslips, the dismissal letter, any offer or social plan information.
- Book a review with an employment lawyer – well before the deadline, not on its last day.
- If you hold a work-based residence permit, contact an immigration lawyer this week.
Our Experience With Concentrix Berlin Cases
Concentrix Berlin is not a new name in our files. We have advised and represented employees from the Berlin site in termination matters before the current wave of dismissals, and each of those matters ended in a negotiated settlement – on better terms than our clients had originally been offered.
For you, this means we already know how the company handles these situations and where negotiations tend to move. Every case is still assessed on its own facts, and past results are no promise for the next one. What our experience does show: the first offer on the table is rarely the last word.
Advice in English – From the First Call to the Courtroom
A large share of the Berlin Concentrix workforce comes from abroad and works in English, Dutch, Scandinavian or other languages. German dismissal law and the German letters that come with it are hard to navigate on your own.
We work with you in English from start to finish: reviewing your letter, explaining your options, negotiating with Concentrix and representing you at the Arbeitsgericht Berlin. Hearings there take place in German – that is our job, not yours.
Your Deadline: Three Weeks From the Day the Letter Reached You
Under Section 4 of the Protection Against Dismissal Act (KSchG), an unfair dismissal claim must be filed within three weeks of receiving the written notice. The table shows when the deadline ends for letters received this week:
| Letter received | Claim must be filed by |
|---|---|
| Monday, 26 October 2026 | Monday, 16 November 2026 |
| Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | Tuesday, 17 November 2026 |
| Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | Wednesday, 18 November 2026 |
| Thursday, 29 October 2026 | Thursday, 19 November 2026 |
| Friday, 30 October 2026 | Friday, 20 November 2026 |
| Saturday, 31 October 2026 | Monday, 23 November 2026 |
A letter in your mailbox generally counts as received on the day you could normally be expected to find it – even if you open it later. Talks with HR, an internal deadline for accepting an offer or a pending social plan do not extend the three weeks. Once they have passed, the dismissal is generally treated as valid, whatever its flaws.
Received a Concentrix dismissal? Call us or send your notice – we reply in English.
Where Concentrix Dismissals Can Be Vulnerable
Shutting down a site is a recognised reason for dismissal. That still leaves three questions for every single employee.
Does the reason hold up? If tasks move to another Concentrix location, a subcontractor or a new owner, the rules on transfers of undertakings (Section 613a Civil Code) may apply instead. And if the employing company has suitable vacancies elsewhere in Germany, these may have to be offered first.
Was the procedure followed? Collective redundancies must be notified to the Agentur für Arbeit, with prior consultation of the works council (Section 17 KSchG). Where a works council exists, it must be heard before each dismissal (Section 102 Works Constitution Act). The letter needs a handwritten signature – an email or scan is invalid. Mistakes at any of these points can bring a dismissal down.
Are you specially protected? Pregnancy, parental or care leave, a recognised severe disability, a works council seat or a role as data protection officer can each require additional steps or official approval. Tell your lawyer straight away; some of these facts must be reported to the employer within short time limits.
How a Claim at the Berlin Labour Court Works
- Filing: we file your claim with the Arbeitsgericht Berlin within the three weeks.
- Conciliation hearing (Güteverhandlung): a short first hearing before a judge. The law aims for it within two weeks of filing; in Berlin it often takes a few weeks longer. Many cases settle here.
- Negotiation: in parallel, we negotiate with Concentrix’s lawyers on severance and all other terms.
- Chamber hearing (Kammertermin): only if no settlement is reached, a full hearing follows, usually several months later.
You do not have to attend the conciliation hearing yourself in every case; we discuss this with you beforehand.
What a Dismissal Claim Costs
In German labour courts, each side pays its own lawyer in the first instance – whether it wins or loses (Section 12a Labour Court Act). Concentrix cannot pass its legal costs on to you. If the case ends in a court settlement, no court fees are charged.
Many employees have legal expenses insurance (Rechtsschutzversicherung) that covers employment disputes. We check your cover and deal with the insurer for you. If your income is low, state legal aid (Prozesskostenhilfe) may be available. Before we start, you will know what to expect.
The Whole Package – Not Just the Severance Figure
| Item | What to check |
|---|---|
| Notice period | Correct length for your years of service – each extra month is a full salary |
| Garden leave (Freistellung) | Irrevocable? Holiday expressly offset? Full pay including variable components? |
| Sprinter clause | Leave early for a new job and receive the saved salary as extra severance |
| Bonus and commission | Paid pro rata or in full – not silently waived |
| Holiday and overtime | Taken, offset or paid out |
| Employment reference (Arbeitszeugnis) | Agreed rating and wording, plus an interim reference now |
| Waiver clause | Which claims you give up – and which you should not |
| Unemployment benefit | No avoidable suspension through the wording or end date |
A settlement that gets these points right is often worth more than a few thousand euros added to the severance line.
Social Plans and Settlement Offers
Where a social plan exists, its formula sets a floor, not automatically a ceiling. Whether more can be achieved depends on the strength of your individual case. Separate offers from Concentrix – especially termination agreements (Aufhebungsvertrag) – can include a waiver of your right to sue and can lead to a benefit suspension of up to twelve weeks. Have every document checked before you sign.
Unemployment Benefits and Residence Permits
Filing a claim does not stop you from receiving unemployment benefit (Arbeitslosengeld). What matters is registering on time and avoiding agreements that trigger a suspension.
For international colleagues, the end date of employment can also affect a work-based residence permit. Employment and immigration law are separate fields, so bring in an immigration lawyer early. We align the employment side – end date, garden leave, timing – with that advice.
What to Bring to Your First Consultation
- the dismissal letter (and envelope, if any)
- your employment contract and any amendments
- your last three payslips
- any severance offer, termination agreement or social plan information
- your legal expenses insurance details, if you have a policy
- your residence permit, if relevant
Key German Terms for Concentrix Employees
- Kündigung – dismissal / notice of termination
- Kündigungsschutzklage – unfair dismissal claim
- Abfindung – severance payment
- Sozialplan – social plan (collective severance scheme)
- Aufhebungsvertrag – termination agreement
- Freistellung – garden leave
- Arbeitszeugnis – employment reference
- Güteverhandlung – conciliation hearing
- Rechtsschutzversicherung – legal expenses insurance
- Agentur für Arbeit – Federal Employment Agency
FAQ: Concentrix Berlin Dismissals
How long do I have to challenge my Concentrix Berlin dismissal?
Three weeks from the day you received the written notice. The claim must be filed with the Labour Court within that period; otherwise the dismissal is generally treated as valid.
Is there an English-speaking employment lawyer in Berlin who knows the Concentrix situation?
Yes. Bechert Rechtsanwälte advises in English and has already represented Concentrix Berlin employees in termination matters. In every one of these cases so far, we have negotiated a settlement for our clients.
What does a dismissal claim cost?
In the first instance, each side pays its own lawyer, regardless of the outcome, so Concentrix cannot pass its costs on to you. If the case ends in a court settlement, no court fees are charged. Legal expenses insurance often covers your lawyer’s fees.
Does my legal expenses insurance cover a claim against Concentrix?
If your policy includes employment law (Arbeitsrechtsschutz) and was in place long enough before the dispute arose, it usually does. We check your cover and handle the insurer for you.
How long does a claim at the Berlin Labour Court take?
A first conciliation hearing usually takes place within a few weeks of filing, and many cases settle there. If no settlement is reached, a full hearing follows, usually several months later.
Should I accept the severance Concentrix is offering?
Only after a review. The amount has to be weighed against your notice period, open pay claims, the reference and the strength of your case – and accepting may mean giving up your right to sue.
Can I claim unemployment benefit while my claim is pending?
Yes. A pending claim does not block unemployment benefit. Register with the Agentur für Arbeit within three days of receiving the notice and avoid agreements that could trigger a suspension.
Do I need to speak German?
No. We advise you in English throughout. Court hearings are held in German, and we represent you there.
Contact Our English-Speaking Employment Lawyers
Received a dismissal from Concentrix Berlin? Send us your letter or call us. We will confirm your deadline, assess your options and tell you how we would approach your case – in English.
Bechert Rechtsanwälte · Winterfeldtstraße 1, 10781 Berlin · Phone: +49 30 887 74 27-0 · Email: kanzlei@arbeitsrecht-berlin.de
Received a Concentrix dismissal? Call us or send your notice – we reply in English.
About the Author
Martin Bechert is the founder of Bechert Rechtsanwälte in Berlin-Schöneberg. He has been a Rechtsanwalt since 1998 and a certified specialist in employment law (Fachanwalt für Arbeitsrecht) since 2002. The firm acts exclusively for employees and works councils, never for employers. Focus and Tagesspiegel list him among Berlin’s leading employment lawyers.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information on German employment law and does not constitute legal advice in an individual case. Past results do not guarantee the outcome of future cases.