Course Content
You will learn how to understand contract terms correctly:
  • Presentation of the worst, best and most likely arrangements for:
    • Contract duration
    • Work time
    • Holidays
    • Probationary period
    • Notice period
  • Explanations on remuneration including:
    • Social contributions
    • Tax payments
    • Calculation example of gross salary to net salary
    • Living costs
  • Procedure in the event of incapacity for work due to illness
  • Examples of wording in employment contracts on all topics discussed
This course provides basic knowledge about working conditions for employments in Germany. We start with an overview of all sources of law that affect an employment relationship. Afterwards, you will learn about the nine most important topics of an employment contract. For each topic, the minimum legal regulations, the expected conditions for an academic career starter and the maximum regulations in the industry are presented. In addition, typical formulations for the contract text are shown. Furthermore, the calculation of the gross salary to the net salary is explained. The course will help you to understand the employment contract and to decide whether the conditions offered are comparatively good or bad.

Bonus
• Quiz to test your knowledge

 Participants
International students, doctoral candidates and academic professionals from all disciplines, who have no experience with employment relationships in Germany.

Course Length
1:06 h

Access Time
3 Calendar months

Trainer Information
Heidi Störr, Push Your Career - Consultancy for International Specialists in Germany
Since 2012 I have provided advice for international job seekers, who want to find a job in Germany. Before I started my consultancy I had worked for several companies as a HR Specialist and graduated in economics with specialization in HR.
Further trainer details: www.push-your-career.com/about

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