Work

Do I need a written employment contract? How high is the minimum wage for my job? What is a "Tarifvertrag"?

How can I protect myself against dismissal from work? Can employers fire pregnant women or persons with disabilities? Where can I[...]

What is works council? How can it help me with my work-related issues? Can we found works council at our workplace? 

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[...]

What is an "Abmahnung" and when may my employer send me one? Where can I get help when I face problems at work? 

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[...]

How many hours am I allowed to work during my studies? Where can I find student jobs in Germany?

What is subcontracted labour ("Leiharbeit") or temporary employment? What rights do I have as a subcontracted worker? 

What is "Schwarzarbeit"? And how can it adversely affect my stay permit in Germany?

What kinds of support programme are available for jobseekers in Germany? And how can they help me find a job?

How can I find a job in Germany? What do I need to consider when preparing my job application? 

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[...]

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?

How can I find a job in Germany? What do I need to consider when preparing my job application? 

How can I find out what job suits me best? Where can I get help to search for a training spot?

When and where can I apply for a work permit as a refugee? Can I obtain a work permit if I have a "Duldung"?

Can I apply for an internship? Are there paid internships? How can I find an internship position?

What kinds of support programme are available for jobseekers in Germany? And how can they help me find a job?

How high will my pension be? Are the years I have worked outside Germany also taken into account? Can I work while receiving a[...]

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[...]

What types of tax are there in Germany? How can I find out my tax bracket? What is "Lohnsteuer"?

What is "Jobcenter"? Who is eligible to receive "Bürgergeld" (Citizen's Allowance) and when?

Do I have to make contributions to social insurances? How can social insurances help me in cases such as long-term illness and[...]