The Redundancy Settlement Agreement is a crucial document used in German employment law context when an employer and employee agree to terminate their employment relationship by mutual consent, typically in redundancy situations. This agreement serves as a legally binding document that outlines all aspects of the employment termination, including severance payments, notice periods, and other statutory entitlements under German law. It is particularly important in ensuring compliance with German employment protection legislation, including the Kündigungsschutzgesetz (Protection Against Dismissal Act) and relevant social security regulations. The document should be drafted with careful consideration of German tax implications, works council rights (if applicable), and mandatory employee protections. It typically includes provisions for reference letters, return of company property, and confidentiality obligations, while ensuring all terms comply with German legal requirements for such settlements.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee, including full legal names, addresses, and relevant registration details

2. Background: Context of the redundancy situation, reference to any relevant consultation processes or works council involvement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including calculation periods, relevant dates, and specific German legal terms

4. Termination of Employment: Specific details about the termination date, garden leave provisions, and handling of remaining vacation days

5. Severance Payment: Details of the severance amount, calculation method, payment date, and tax treatment under German law

6. Company Property: Requirements and timeline for returning company property, including documentation and data

7. Final Settlement: Details of final salary payment, bonus calculations, and other outstanding remuneration

8. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding company secrets and confidential information post-employment

9. Reference Letter: Commitment to provide a qualified reference letter (qualifiziertes Arbeitszeugnis) and its basic terms

10. Release of Claims: Mutual release of claims, subject to German law restrictions on waiver of rights

11. Social Security and Tax Provisions: Clarification of social security implications and tax treatment of payments

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of German law application and competent courts

13. Severability: Standard clause ensuring remainder of agreement remains valid if parts are found invalid

14. Execution: Signature requirements and number of copies to be executed