Your strong partner: Professional Legal Protection

Find personalised tariffs, compare services, and benefit from transparent information and personal advice – digital and straightforward.

Conflict Resolution at Work
Cost coverage lawyer/court
Protection against high costs

Request Free

Your strong partner: Professional Legal Protection

Why an Occupational Legal Protection Insurance is Indispensable for Employees

Protection in Case of Termination
Help with Warnings
Assistance with Certificate Disputes
Protection against discrimination

The most common causes of employment law disputes: An overview

Employment law conflicts can have various causes and can affect any employee. Some of the most common triggers include unfair dismissals where legal or contractual requirements are not met. Written warnings that contain formal errors or are baseless in content also often lead to disputes. Issues with employment references, whether due to incorrect wording or unfair evaluation, are also a frequent cause of disagreements. Let’s not forget disputes over salary payments, overtime compensation, or holiday entitlements. nextsure analyses your case and supports you competently.

Your protection in working life

Warning

Examination and defence against unjustified warning notices.

Examination of certificates

Correction and enforcement of fair employment references.

Salary dispute

Assistance with outstanding wage and salary payments.

Bullying Defence

Legal actions against bullying and discrimination.

Termination agreement

Legal review of termination agreements before signing.

Disciplinary proceedings

Support in disciplinary and professional conduct proceedings.

Compensation for damages

Enforcement of compensation claims against the employer.

Sozialgerichts-RS

Protection in disputes with social security carriers in the professional context.

nextsure is at your side for employment law conflicts.

Received a notice of termination? Here's how legal protection insurance for professionals can help you

A dismissal is often a shock. With nextsure's professional legal protection insurance, you are not alone. We cover the costs for an initial legal consultation to assess the legality of your dismissal. If the dismissal is found to be unjustified, we support you in taking action through an unfair dismissal claim at the labour court. Our insurance covers legal, court, and if necessary, expert costs. The aim is to retain your employment or secure an appropriate compensation for you. Act quickly, as there is a three-week deadline for filing an unfair dismissal claim.

Warning at work: What rights you have and how you should respond

A warning serves to reprimand an employee's misconduct and threatens termination if repeated. It should be taken seriously, but not every warning is justified. Carefully examine the accusations. Is the warning formally correct and accurate in its content? As an employee, you have the right to draft a counterstatement that will be included in the personnel file. If the warning is unjustified, you can demand its removal from the personnel file, if necessary, through legal channels. Your professional legal protection insurance from nextsure helps you assess the situation and take the correct steps, including legal support.

The employment reference: Entitlement, content, and how to defend yourself against a bad reference

Every employee is entitled to a written reference when their employment ends. This must be formulated truthfully and benevolently. A qualified reference assesses your performance and social behaviour. Be mindful of hidden codes or negative formulations. If you disagree with the content of your reference, first seek a discussion with your employer. If this does not lead to a resolution, you can file for a correction of the reference. The professional legal protection insurance from nextsure covers the costs for a lawyer and court, ensuring you receive a fair and accurate reference that does not hinder your professional future.

Workplace Bullying: What Affected People Can Do and How Legal Protection Helps

Bullying at work by colleagues or supervisors is a serious burden and can have severe health consequences. Those affected should act early: keep a bullying diary in which you document incidents in detail. Seek a conversation with the works council, the HR department, or a trusted person. Your employer has a duty of care and must protect you from bullying. If internal measures are ineffective, legal expenses insurance can help you enforce your claims for injunction, compensation, or damages. nextsure is here to support you in upholding your rights.

Severance Agreement instead of Dismissal: An Overview of Pros and Cons

An employment termination agreement is an agreement between employer and employee to end the employment relationship. It offers flexibility but also carries risks. Advantages can include a quick separation, possible severance pay, or a good reference. Disadvantages include the loss of protection against dismissal and a possible waiting period for unemployment benefits. Never sign hastily! Always have the draft of a termination agreement reviewed by a specialist employment lawyer. Your professional legal protection insurance from nextsure covers the costs for this important advice to prevent disadvantageous agreements.

Cost Trap Employment Law: What Costs Can Arise in a Legal Dispute

An employment law dispute can become expensive. There are legal fees that depend on the value in dispute. Additionally, there are court costs and possibly expenses for experts or witnesses. In the first instance before the labour court, each party bears their own legal costs, regardless of the outcome of the proceedings. This means that even if you win, you will still have to cover your legal costs if you don't have legal protection. A professional legal expenses insurance from nextsure protects you from this financial risk and allows you to pursue your rights without fear of high costs.

Professional legal protection for self-employed and freelancers: Special features and important benefits

Freelancers and self-employed professionals are not immune to occupational legal disputes. On the contrary: contractual disputes with clients, disputes over fees, or copyright infringements are common. A special professional legal protection insurance for self-employed individuals covers these risks. Important services include contract legal protection, indemnity legal protection, and often also tax legal protection in courts. When choosing a tariff, pay attention to the specific needs of your profession. nextsure offers tailored solutions that also consider the particular risks of freelancers and self-employed individuals, keeping your back covered.

What exactly does a professional legal protection insurance cover?

When selecting a professional legal protection insurance, you should consider several aspects. Check the scope of cover: Are all relevant areas of employment law covered? Are there waiting periods, and if so, how long are they for certain types of benefits? Pay attention to the amount of the coverage sum and any possible deductible. An important factor is also the choice of lawyer. Compare offers from different insurers. nextsure, as a digital insurance portal, offers you transparent information and helps you find the tariff that best suits your professional situation and needs – easy and digital.

Frequently Asked Questions

An occupational legal protection insurance covers the costs of legal disputes related to your professional activities as an employee. This includes lawyer's fees, court costs, witness expenses, and expert fees. Typical areas covered include wrongful dismissal claims, disputes about warnings, employment references, salary claims, bullying, or severance agreements. The exact scope may vary depending on the policy.

Matching additions

We help you with any insurance