Through legal aid, the state covers the costs incurred by the court and the client’s own lawyer. Only your own costs will be coveredThis is intended to give people with limited financial means the chance to have a procedure. The costs are then billed directly to the state treasury. For the person affected, the costs are either waived in full or are (proportionately) repaid in installments.

Even if you apply for legal aid, you still have the right to choose your own lawyer. The court will then assign the desired lawyer to you upon request. We will of course submit this application as part of the submission of the unfair dismissal claim for you.

Requirements for Granting Legal Aid

Legal aid is usually granted in accordance with Section 114 of the Code of Civil Procedure. It is important to note that due to one's personal and financial circumstances, one may not be able to raise the necessary financial means for the process at all, only partially, or only in installments (financial needHowever, the lawsuit must not be completely hopeless and there must be no legal expenses insurance that would cover the costs.

Rogert & Ulbrich recommendation for legal aid

Are you unsure whether you can apply for legal aid? Then let us advise you free of charge and without obligation. Take advantage of our free initial telephone consultation now and ask our specialized lawyers your questions.

You might also be interested in:

Protection of Employees at Work

In practice, despite many years of service and a high level of commitment on the part of the employee,…

Notice periods – what should be taken into account?

The notice periods in labor law are laid down in §§ 622 ff. BGB. There…

Checklist for employees in the event of termination

The termination of an employment relationship is initially a heavy blow. We usually spend more…

Der Beitrag Kündigungsschutzklage: Anspruch auf Prozesskostenhilfe? erschien zuerst auf R&U.