According to the Unfair Dismissal Protection Act (Kündigungschutzgesetz), an ordinary dismissal (with
correct period of notice) is socially justified and legal if it is issued for reasons to do with the individual or
his or her behaviour or is necessary for operational reasons that do not allow the individual’s continued
employment. Whether the Unfair Dismissal Protection Act applies to an employment relationship depends
on the size of the company (or the administration) and the commencement date of the employment
contract