Workshop Offer from Our Network Partner MeCoSa MINT Career

Please note: This workshop is for female students only

The German Workplace: Contracts, Vacations, and Benefits (bilingual EN&DE)

In addition to cultural differences and language barriers, international students in particular often experience “surprises” when they switch to the job market after their studies in Germany. This can lead to uncertainty and dissatisfaction on both sides (employee and employer), even though neither party has the intention to do so. It is therefore important to dispel these misunderstandings.

Learning objectives

Participants acquire basic knowledge of the German social security system in which employees subject to social security contributions operate. They will be given an overview of the benefits of the individual insurance schemes and how to apply for them if necessary. They will acquire knowledge of the usual regulations of employment contracts with German companies and the statutory employee entitlements.

Learning content

• General information on the world of work in Germany
• Employee rights and benefits
• Statutory regulations, working hours, vacation entitlement, fixed-term contracts
• Overview of mandatory/voluntary insurances and contributions
• Understanding payslips
• General conditions in the area of “family friendliness”

Maximum number of participants: 15 people

Where?

IBZ Magdeburg

Ernst-Lehmann-Str. 1, 39106 Magdeburg

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität, Gebäude 32

When?

26.06.2025, 8.45am-4pm

Language:

English 

Trainer*in:

Dipl.-Kfm. Christian Stahr

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