benefits section in work contract
Hello,
I have a question about the part of a work contract that i am considering to sign. This part is written under „Other benefits“ section.
– The employer does not currently maintain an employer-funded occupational pension scheme. The employee may request participation in a company pension scheme by way of deferred compensation within the framework of the statutory entitlements (§ 1a BetrAVG).
Does this mean that company is not paying the pension (social insurance including health insurance, rentenversicherung, arbeitslosenversicherung, and pflegeversicherung) automatically? then should I request them additionally to pay the pension from my gross salary before signing this contract ?
Thank you for your work and support in advance..!
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Welcome to our forum, and thank you for your question, @j_hih1!
Congratulations on your job offer!
In Germany, it is mandatory to contribute to statutory social insurance (health insurance, pension insurance, and unemployment insurance). These contributions are shared equally between the employer and the employee, with half being paid by your employer and the other half will automatically deducted from your gross salary. Here, you can find more information about social insurance and what is covered.
The clause refers to an employer-funded occupational pension, which is an additional retirement scheme. Usually you can voluntary sign in on such a scheme but not mandatory. Your future employer is simply informing you that they do not offer such an additional pension scheme.
Faire Integration offers counseling and helps with all questions about work and do also look through work contracts. You can check their website to check if one is in your area. @Faire Integration in Schleswig-Holstein might have some additional information to share here as well.
I hope this clears up your concerns, and I wish you a great start to your new job! Please let me know if you have further questions.