Overview
- Roughly 95% of Berlin’s pay groups were deemed incompatible with the Basic Law for the 2008–2020 period.
- Berlin must draft a new remuneration framework by March 31, 2027, in line with the court’s requirements.
- Back pay is not automatic and is limited to the original plaintiffs and officials with claims that are not yet finally decided.
- The case covered remuneration for professions including the police, the administration, and the fire service.
- Courts in other states have sought constitutional review of more recent pay years, including a 2022 referral from Schleswig-Holstein.