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Your first day at work in Germany: documents and checklist
The contract is signed and your first day is coming up. Here is what your employer will ask you for – and what to keep in mind on day one.
· 2 min readRead moreCalling in sick in Germany: sick notes, deadlines and your pay
You wake up with a fever and cannot work. Germany has clear rules for this – follow them and your pay is protected.
· 3 min readRead moreWorking hours, breaks and overtime in Germany: the key rules
Shifts keep getting longer, breaks get skipped and overtime goes unpaid? Working time in Germany is limited by law. Here are the rules you should know.
· 3 min readRead moreAnnual leave in Germany: how many days, when – and what happens to unused leave
Everyone working in Germany is entitled to paid leave – including minijobbers. Here is how many days you get, how to request them and when leave does not expire.
· 2 min readRead moreMinimum wage in Germany 2026: €13.90 an hour – who it covers and how to check your pay
Since 1 January 2026 the statutory minimum wage in Germany has been €13.90 an hour. Here is how to check your pay – and why some sectors have a higher minimum.
· 2 min readRead morePreparing for a job interview in Germany: a 7-day plan
The invitation is in, the date is set. Now what? We planned the week before your interview day by day – with tips that matter for interviews in Germany.
· 5 min readRead moreVideo job interviews: 12 tips for Teams and Zoom
More and more companies in Germany hold the first interview by video – especially when candidates still live abroad. These 12 tips help you make a good impression on screen.
· 3 min readRead moreEmployment contracts in Germany: 10 things to check before you sign
You have a job offer and a German contract in front of you. These are the ten points to check before you sign.
· 4 min readRead moreGerman payslip explained: every line from gross to net
Your first salary has arrived, but the abbreviations on your payslip are confusing? Let's read a German payslip together, from top to bottom.
· 3 min readRead moreResigning from a job in Germany: notice periods, a sample letter and pitfalls
A new job lined up, or simply time for a change? The rules for resigning in Germany are clear but strict – one mistake can cost you holiday or unemployment benefit.
· 3 min readRead moreJob scams in Germany: how to spot fake job ads and protect yourself
Easy money from home, a high salary, hired without an interview – job offers that sound too good are often a trap. The most common scams and how to protect yourself.
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