The Workplace in Germany
If hired, an employee must usually expect a probationary period of three to six months, during which time he or she can be dismissed with two weeks’ notice. Once you have successfully weathered this...
View ArticleGerman Hiring Procedures and the Employment Contract
Application A written job application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of the most important certificates and references. In Germany, it usually still includes a photo....
View ArticleSocial Security and Employee Benefits in Germany
Costs The premiums depend on income. The greater it is the more must be paid, up to a certain limit. In 2020, the premium is about 14.6% of gross income for the national health insurance, the exact...
View ArticleEmployees’ Rights in Germany
Remuneration (Pay, Wages and Salaries) Minimum Wage The minimum wage, by law, for employees is EUR 9.19 an hour. (From January 1st 2020 the minimum wage will be EUR 9.35 an hour.) Any contract or work...
View ArticleThe Employee/Employer Relationship in Germany
An employer can be an individual person or a legal entity that employs at least one employee.An employee is a person who performs “dependent” work for the benefit of another person or legal entity....
View ArticleTermination of an Employment Contract in Germany
Notice periods The employer must observe the applicable notice period when terminating the employment relationship. The basic dismissal notice period is four weeks counting back from the 15th or the...
View ArticleGerman Workplace Organizations and Associations
Works Council The most important employee representative body is the Works Council (Betriebsrat). In establishments with more than five regularly employed employees who are eligible to vote, a works...
View ArticleForeign Doctors in Germany
Choosing the right visa (non-EU citizens) The EU Blue Card was introduced to help attract highly qualified professionals from non-EU countries to come and work in Germany. It’s a prestigious work...
View ArticleCareer Information for Foreign Engineers in Germany
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View ArticleYouth Labor Laws
What is the legal working age in Germany? The earliest age somebody could start working in Germany is 13, with parental permission, but those options are extremely limited. Typically, the...
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