Laws Explained
This section is all about giving a more in-depth breakdown of specific laws and terms that might be useful dependent on your personal situation.
Rights Against Unfair Dismissal
If you’ve been dismissed from your role at a German company, it’s important to check if the dismissal was legally done.
Protecting Your Ideas
If and when developing ideas during working hours, you are under obligation to your employer to share what you have developed, in particular if it supports the business.
Pay Transparency
As an employee, you are within your rights to ask about the compensation evaluation process - and how you stack up - when speaking to your employer.
Parental Leave and Allowance
When becoming a new parent, you are entitled to certain benefits and allowances that not only provide financial support but job security.
Your Pension Protections
Your employer needs to ensure that the money that is set aside for your future retirement is protected.
Anti-discrimination In Germany
No matter ones background, everyone deserves equal pay for equal work. This law is in place to ensure that happens.
An Introduction to Maternity Rights
When an individual is pregnant, protections come into play to ensure they’re physical and professional safety.
Rights for Part-Time, Fixed-Term and Mini-Jobbers
As an employee, you are entitled to your workers rights despite the type of employment you have.
Contractors Rights
If you are a contractor, the employer has to take on certain licenses to ensure they can employee you.
Holiday requirements: Relax - it's your right!
You are entitled to taking holidays, and its your employers duty to allow these days to be available.