Workshop

Rights and obligations in the job in Germany: Work contract, earnings, reference letters

This workshop will provide you with important information on Employment contracts. You will learn which components it should contain and what you should consider before signing it. You will learn why job references are so important, how they are read and how they can benefit or harm you. You will also find out what is important when it comes to salary and what rights and obligations you have as an employee.

The Employment contract
-Important components
-Fixed-term vs. permanent contract
-Forms of employment o Rights and obligations of the employee
-Rights and obligations of the employer
-Working hours and holidays
-Trial period, notice period and termination
-Checklist

Salary
-Realistic salary assessment
-Salary components and calculation
-Gross and net salary, tax and insurance deductions

Job references
-Opportunities and hazards
-Certificate language

Lecturer: Jörg Wunderer
Date: Sat, 06.06.2026
Room: 025H7
from 10:00-17:00