u/IngwerRhizome

Is there a reason I shouldn’t sign an Aufhebungsvertrag that is back-dated?

Context:

I quit my job (during Probezeit) a week ago, handing in my Kündigung des Arbeitsvertrags. My manager signed it too. However since the head boss was away my manager said we’d have to wait for an Aufhebungsvertrag. I haven’t worked since that day.

Now I received an Aufhebungsvertrag by email to sign but it is back dated (to the date a week ago when I officially handed in my resignation)

Is this back-dating a problem?

I hated the environment and was just happy to get out of there.

Why I think it’s ok to sign:

1. I will not register as a jobseeker or sign up for unemployment benefits. I read that unemployment benefits is one of the problems with signing a back-dated Aufhebungsvertrag. I still have a midi job elsewhere so I am not legally without work, and I have more full-time job options lined up.
2. I didn’t work there long enough to get any real benefits anyway.
3. I’d rather sign this than have to go to work or pretend I’m sick so my doctor signs me off.

Any red flags or hesitations I should have?