Working conditions

Working conditions

Find out about the general conditions of employment with regard to the employment contract, termination and the minimum wage.

Working conditions

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Employment Contract

You should examine the terms of an employment contract carefully before signing it. You can find out what you should be aware of as an employee on the Handbook Germany website.

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Termination

There are a few things to bear in mind after a termination. Handbook Germany informs you about your rights and obligations after a termination on its website.

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Minimum wage

A statutory minimum wage of 12.82 euros per hour (as of 2025) applies in Germany. The brochure from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) provides detailed information on this topic.

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Rights and obligations of employees

An employment agreement results in rights and obligations for employees. You can find an overview on the Handbook Germany website.

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Leaflet for refugees

The brochures of the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund provide refugees with valuable information about the basic rights of employees in Germany.

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Advice on working conditions

The Hamburg Welcome Center provides free information and advice on working conditions and employment law matters. Please feel free to contact us!

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