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When Germany reformed its primary long-term unemployment benefit, it tightened the rules for missing appointments at Jobcenters. Here's what 'Basic Income Support' recipients should know.
Of six million minimum wage workers in Germany, roughly two million are not taking home as much pay as they are legally entitled to, according to calculations by the Trade Union Confederation.
Would you rather have a month's worth of paid vacation or an additional month's salary? Some workers in Germany might prefer to take at least part of their holiday as a bonus rather than time away, but there are limits to when it's possible.
Many students and young professionals pay up to €20,000 to migrate to Germany, only to find themselves trapped in an illegal gig economy. We spoke to a labour expert in Berlin who shared the reality check you need, before you book a flight.
While Germany benefits from a surge of incoming students and skilled workers from South Asia, and especially India, many new arrivals end up in exploitative jobs. Immigration and labour researcher Aju John says that's not an accident, it's by design.
Germany has vowed to tighten the rules around being off sick from work, with plans to require doctor's notes from employees on the first day of illness. Here's what looks set to change – and what is still uncertain.
With high temperatures well above 30C in much of Germany this week, you might be wondering how hot is too hot to go to work or even to work from home? Here’s what workers should know.
Premium carmaker BMW is to offer almost half its German staff voluntary redundancy in a bid to cut 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027, a company source told AFP Wednesday.
Falling ill during a holiday does not always mean losing your annual leave. But employees in Germany must follow strict reporting rules from day one to get those days back.
A new court ruling has clarified your holiday rights in Germany – and it could make a big difference for international residents who might want to take longer trips abroad.
Receiving short term unemployment payments, or 'Arbeitslosengeld', comes with an obligation to regularly check the mail and respond to job offers. Finally, Germany's employment agency is moving the process online.
When do you actually need to file a tax return in Germany, and when can you safely skip it? The Local spoke to a tax lawyer to unpack exactly when filing pays off for foreign residents.
Despite a year of searching, previous stints at big automotive suppliers and sending out about 50 applications, German software engineer Max Peil is still looking for a job.
Talks are under way on loosening Germany’s strict dismissal rules, with several reform options on the table. The outcome could have major consequences for both workers and employers.
Sick workers in Germany could soon face more hurdles to prove they are genuinely ill. The government says it’s tackling high absenteeism – but doctors warn the plans could overwhelm doctors' offices and clinics.
From July 1st, Bürgergeld is no more. Germany is replacing this long-term unemployment benefit with a new version called 'Basic Security Allowance'. Here's what you need to know.
Graduating with a degree in biology in Germany, Julia Unkelbauer thought she had done everything right. But applying for job after job since 2024 has so far resulted only in rejections.
So-called 'mini-jobs' reward workers for taking on small or seasonal roles and allow employers to more easily bring on short-term additional help, but the scheme may be eliminated as part of Germany's pension reform.
In an exclusive interview with The Local, experts from 'Faire Integration' discuss Germany’s free and multilingual service to help foreign workers understand their rights – and stop problems at work from spiralling out of control.
Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday.
Attention all women actively freelancing in Germany: You may want to double check your pay rate against the average for your role. A new study has found that women tend to charge significantly less than men for the same work.
A new report reveals that international graduates in Germany find work three times faster than direct job-seekers – but warns that unrelated part-time work is trapping talent.
The eight‑hour workday, a long-standing and hard won basic right for workers in Germany, may soon disappear. Here’s what the government's proposal could mean for you.
