Challenged statutory interpretation regarding the employment relationship in labor disputes

The Federal Labour Court (BAG) dismissed the plaintiff's revision, upholding the Saarland Regional Labour Court's judgment from March 2, 2016, and ordering the plaintiff to bear the costs of the appellate proceedings. The dispute concerned a labor law matter where the employee-challenger appealed against a lower court ruling that favored the employer-defendant; the specific subject matter involved a challenge to the lower court's assessment of the employment relationship or related statutory claims. The decision confirms that the defendant’s position was legally sustained, with the BAG finding no grounds to overturn the factual findings or legal application of the Regional Labour Court, thereby resolving the case in favor of the defendant.