No one starts a business because they want to deal with employment law. Most entrepreneurs want to grow their company, build a great team, win new clients, and turn their ideas into success.
Yet sooner or later, questions about employment contracts, sick leave, dismissals, or parental leave become part of everyday business life.
We support businesses with their day-to-day HR management. Whenever employment law issues or legal advice are required, our partner law firm, Sommerfeld & Kollegen, provides the legal expertise. This close collaboration ensures that HR management and legal advice work seamlessly together, giving you practical, coordinated solutions with minimal effort.
Monday morning, 8:12 a.m.
Your first coffee is sitting on your desk, your calendar is packed, and today was supposed to be the day you finally focused on that new project.
Instead, the phone rings.
“We’re about to hire a new employee. Is our employment contract still up to date?”
Less than ten minutes later, another message comes in.“One of our employees has been off sick for quite some time. What do we need to consider now?”Then, in the afternoon, another question arises:“Do we always need to issue a formal warning before terminating someone’s employment?”
Sound familiar?If so, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs face these situations every day. Start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses often don’t have an in-house HR or legal department. Nevertheless, important decisions have to be made every day—and many of them involve employment law.
The good news is: you don’t have to know every answer yourself. You simply need a trusted partner to guide you
Employment Law in Everyday Business
Employment law isn’t something that only becomes relevant when disputes arise. It’s woven into the day-to-day running of every business, often without anyone noticing.
It starts with hiring new employees. Well-drafted employment contracts, clear working time arrangements, and remote working policies create certainty for both employers and employees from day one.
As your business grows, other topics naturally follow: sick leave, annual leave, parental leave, disciplinary procedures, and employment terminations all become part of managing people successfully.
Most of these situations aren’t the result of problems—they’re simply part of running a growing business. The key is having clear, legally compliant processes in place before uncertainties arise.
HR Management and Employment Law – Working Hand in Hand
Every HR decision has a legal dimension. That’s why we believe HR management and employment law should never operate in isolation.
Our team brings many years of practical HR management experience. Whenever legal advice is required, we work closely with our partner law firm, Sommerfeld & Kollegen, whose lawyers provide specialist employment law expertise.
This gives you the benefit of both worlds: the practical perspective of an experienced external HR department combined with expert legal advice.
For you, that means one central point of contact who coordinates both operational HR matters and legal issues—without unnecessary back-and-forth, delays, or additional administrative effort.
Practical Solutions You Can Actually Use
Most business owners don’t want to spend their time interpreting legislation or legal jargon.
Their priority is running the business: leading people, building efficient processes, and driving growth.
That’s exactly why we focus on practical, straightforward advice rather than complicated legal language. Our goal is to help you make confident decisions quickly—especially when time is of the essence.
Typical Questions We Help With
Many businesses encounter the same questions time and again, for example:
- Is our employment contract still up to date?
- How should we properly document a disciplinary warning?
- What rules apply when an employee is sick or unable to work for an extended period?
- What should we consider when employees work remotely?
- What needs to be taken into account before terminating an employment relationship?
- What are the respective rights and responsibilities of employers and employees?
Many of these questions can be resolved early through the close coordination of HR management and specialist employment law advice, helping businesses stay compliant while avoiding unnecessary risks.
More Time to Focus on Your Business
Business owners already have enough on their plate—leading their teams, serving customers, and growing their companies. Finding time for HR administration and employment law is often difficult.
We support your business as an external HR department, taking care of your day-to-day people management. Whenever legal advice is needed, our partner law firm, Sommerfeld & Kollegen, provides the necessary employment law expertise.
Because we work closely together, you’ll benefit from coordinated solutions, efficient communication, and a smooth process from start to finish.
This allows potential risks to be identified early, HR processes to be professionally managed, and legal matters to be handled with confidence—so you can focus on what matters most: running your business.
Making Better Decisions Together
Whether you’re a start-up or an established small or medium-sized business, managing people is an essential part of business success.
With an experienced external HR partner and a specialist employment law firm working together on your behalf, many challenges become easier to manage—and far less stressful.
We support your HR management and, whenever required, coordinate closely with our partner law firm, Sommerfeld & Kollegen, who provide specialist employment law advice.
The result is an integrated service that is practical, efficient, and easy to understand.
Because great HR management creates the foundation for successful teams—and expert employment law advice provides the legal certainty every business needs.