Working in Germany

Latest news and need-to-know information from Germany on work culture, workers' rights, workplace etiquette and rules, trade unions, taxes, salaries, and more.

6.6 million people ‘set to benefit from €12 minimum wage’ in Germany

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6.6 million people ‘set to benefit from €12 minimum wage’ in Germany

German employers ‘must give notice of holidays expiring’, court rules

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German employers 'must give notice of holidays expiring', court rules

Employers in Germany often set strict deadlines for taking annual leave - but a new court ruling states that these deadlines could be invalid if employees don't inform their workers of the rules.

Will German employers really have to monitor staff working hours?

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Will German employers really have to monitor staff working hours?

Seven ways to pay less tax in Germany

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Seven ways to pay less tax in Germany

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Why German employers will soon have to record staff working hours

Why German employers will soon have to record staff working hours

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Germany’s freelancers and small firms face uncertain future as inflation bites

Germany’s freelancers and small firms face uncertain future as inflation bites

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7 tips for how to survive as a freelancer in Germany

7 tips for how to survive as a freelancer in Germany

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EXPLAINED: what you need to know about Germany’s ‘Kurzarbeit’ job support scheme

EXPLAINED: what you need to know about Germany’s ‘Kurzarbeit’ job support scheme

‘More jobs in English’: How Germany could attract international workers

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‘More jobs in English’: How Germany could attract international workers

Do Germany’s unemployment benefit proposals go far enough?

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Do Germany’s unemployment benefit proposals go far enough?

Which public holidays are coming up in Germany?

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Which public holidays are coming up in Germany?

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Bildungsurlaub: What is Germany’s ‘education holiday’ and how can I use it?

Bildungsurlaub: What is Germany’s ‘education holiday’ and how can I use it?