Work "Mini-Jobs" in Germany What is a "mini-job"? How much can I earn with it? Do I need to pay taxes for my mini-job? Can I have a mini-job and also receive[...] Read more about "Mini-Jobs" in Germany
Work Employment Contract Do I need a written employment contract? How high is the minimum wage for my job? What is a "Tarifvertrag"? Read more about Employment Contract
Work How do I find out what is the right job for me? How can I find out what job suits me best? Where can I get help to search for a training spot? Read more about How do I find out what is the right job for me?
Work Illegal Employment ("Schwarzarbeit") What is "Schwarzarbeit"? And how can it adversely affect my stay permit in Germany? Read more about Illegal Employment
Work Job Hunting and Application How can I find a job in Germany? What do I need to consider when preparing my job application? Read more about Job Hunting and Application
Work Jobcenter What is "Jobcenter"? Who is eligible to receive "Bürgergeld" (Citizen's Allowance) and when? Read more about Jobcenter
Work Rights & Laws Labour rights What is an "Abmahnung" and when may my employer send me one? Where can I get help when I face problems at work? Read more about Labour rights
Live Work Family Parental Leave When can I go on parental leave? Am I going to receive wages during my parental leave? Can I return to the same job after my[...] Read more about Parental Leave ("Elternzeit")
Work Recognition of foreign certificates Do I have to have my certificates recognised? What can I do if my degree is not (or is only partially) recognised? Read more about Recognition of foreign certificates
Work Retiring in Germany How high will my pension be? Are the years I have worked outside Germany also taken into account? Can I work while receiving a[...] Read more about Retiring in Germany
Work Sick Leave When do I need a sick leave note ("Krankschreibung")? Can I stay home when my child is sick? Is it possible to get a sick note from[...] Read more about Sick Leave
Work Social Insurances Do I have to make contributions to social insurances? How can social insurances help me in cases such as long-term illness and[...] Read more about Social Insurances
Work Starting up a Registered Business ("Gewerbe") Can I start my own business in Germany? Where can I seek help for starting up a new business? What are the issues I need to keep in[...] Read more about Starting up a Registered Business ("Gewerbe")
Work Starting up as Self-Employed ("Freiberufler") Can I work as self-employed in Germany? Where do I have to register? What do I need to consider as a self-employed professional? Read more about Starting up as Self-Employed ("Freiberufler")
Work Student Jobs How many hours am I allowed to work during my studies? Where can I find student jobs in Germany? Read more about Student Jobs
Work Subcontracted Labour What is subcontracted labour ("Leiharbeit") or temporary employment? What rights do I have as a subcontracted worker? Read more about Subcontracted Jobs
Work Support for Jobseekers What kinds of support programme are available for jobseekers in Germany? And how can they help me find a job? Read more about Support for Jobseekers
Work Tax Declaration Do I have to do a tax declaration? How can I benefit from a voluntary tax declaration? What types of tax relief are there for[...] Read more about Tax Declaration
Work Termination of Employment Contract How can I protect myself against dismissal from work? Can employers fire pregnant women or persons with disabilities? Where can I[...] Read more about Termination of Employment Contract
Work The German Tax System What types of tax are there in Germany? How can I find out my tax bracket? What is "Lohnsteuer"? Read more about The German Tax System
Work Immigration to Germany Visa for Recognition of Professional Qualifications Can I come to Germany to have my qualifications recognised? How can I participate in a qualification programme? Read more about Visa for Recognition of Professional Qualifications
Work Vocational Training: Orientation for Refugees I cannot find vocational training - can I take part in a training preparation courses? Where can I seek support as a refugee? Read more about Vocational Training: Orientation for Refugees
Work German Asylum System Work Permit for Refugees When and where can I apply for a work permit as a refugee? Can I obtain a work permit if I have a "Duldung"? Read more about Work Permit for Refugees
Work Works Council and Union What is works council? How can it help me with my work-related issues? Can we found works council at our workplace? Read more about Works Council and Union
