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?

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[...]