Entlassungs

Entlassungs is not a standalone term in standard German; it functions mainly as a stem used in compounds derived from Entlassung, which means dismissal or discharge. The noun Entlassung refers to the act of releasing someone from a position, institution, or obligation. In legal and administrative language, Entlassungsgründe, Entlassungsplanung, Entlassungsmanagement are common compounds.

In employment law, Entlassung denotes the termination of an employment contract. In Germany, terminations can be ordinary (mit Kündigungsfrist) or extraordinary (außerordentliche Kündigung). The law requires justification in many cases, and workers’ rights include protection against unfair dismissal and, in certain circumstances, involvement of the works council and potentially a social plan during mass layoffs. If a termination is challenged, the case may be heard by the labor court. Severance pay is not guaranteed by law but can be negotiated or mandated by collective agreements or social plans.

Entlassung also denotes discharge from other institutions: hospital discharge (Entlassung aus dem Krankenhaus) and release from prison (Entlassung aus der Haft). In healthcare, discharge planning ensures a safe transition and appropriate follow-up care. In the context of corrections, release procedures may involve supervision and reintegration measures.

Etymologisch stammt das Wort von entlassen „loslassen, freigeben“ und dem Substantiv Entlassung; der Begriff wird in vielen Fachzusammenhängen gebraucht. Häufige Fachbegriffe bilden sich durch Zusammensetzungen wie Entlassungsgrund, Entlassungsplanung oder Entlassungsmanagement, die den Prozess, die Gründe oder die Organisation der Entlassung bezeichnen.