02 Mar

Career Service: Legal framework for working in Germany

Opening hours / Beginning:

Mon:
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

2 March 2026

Venue:

online

Legal framework for working in Germany: Rights and obligations, employment contract, salaries, references

Receiving a work contract is an exciting moment as it represents the last step to becoming a part of a company. Signing the contract is legally binding, and it contains the most critical elements of the employment agreement.

The following topics will be discussed:

  • Mandatory elements of a work contract under German labour law
  • Types of employment and work contracts
  • Most important rights and obligations of the employee and the employer
  • Working hours and vacation regulations
  • Probation period, termination of the contract and period of notice
  • Final checklist before you sign the contract
  • How your salarly is calculated and what is is composed of
  • Work certificates & references in Germany and how to understand the secret code

Trainer: Heike Anne Dietzel

A registration is required. For more information please visit the Career Service website.

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