For workers

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How many hours can you work, when is overtime paid, and how high are tax-free night, Sunday and holiday surcharges in Germany? A short overview.

Working in a kitchen, in service or catering in Germany usually requires the Section 43 IfSG briefing. How it works, cost, follow-up briefing and common mistakes.

Leave entitlement, public holidays and pay at Christmas and New Year: what employees in Germany need to know – minimum leave, holiday rules, supplements.

Working as a solar installer in Germany: which duties you have on the roof, which requirements apply, what daily life looks like and what to watch on assembly jobs.

How do you heat and air your housing properly? Tips for workers in winter 2022: saving energy, avoiding mould and reporting problems.

From 1 October 2022 Germany’s minimum wage is €12 per hour. Who benefits, what it means per month and what you should check.

Who pays for work clothing and protective equipment in Germany? What the employer must provide, what you bring yourself and how to protect yourself on site.

Travelling to Germany for work? This checklist helps with documents, contract, insurance, money, luggage and your first days on site.

Working in housekeeping: what your duties in a hotel are, which standards apply, what a working day looks like and what you earn at minimum since July 2022.