Guidance for hiring in Germany
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Practical guidance on employing people in Germany, from payroll and social insurance to contracts, leave, and compliance. New articles are added as the rules change.
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The best cities in Germany to hire in
A guide to the best German cities to hire in: Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg, what each is known for, and how an EOR lets you hire in any of them.
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AÜG vs EOR: the licence behind a compliant employer of record in Germany
What Arbeitnehmerueberlassung and the AUEG licence are, and how they provide the lawful basis for an employer of record placing your hire with your business in Germany.
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US vs German employment law: what changes when you hire in Germany
A US-to-Germany comparison of employment law: at-will vs just cause, contracts, working time, leave and protections, and what it means for US employers.
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Works councils in Germany: what a Betriebsrat means for employers
What a German works council, the Betriebsrat, is: when one can be formed, its co-determination and consultation rights, and what it means for a foreign employer.
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Can a UK company hire an employee in Germany?
How a UK company hires in Germany after Brexit: what changed, why UK payroll does not work, your three options and why an employer of record usually wins.
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A US company’s guide to hiring in Germany
Why US companies hire in Germany and how to do it: the talent pool, what is different from at-will employment, the costs, and the fastest compliant route in.
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Protecting your IP when hiring in Germany
How IP works when you hire in Germany: employee inventions, software rights, trade secrets and non-compete clauses, and how to secure ownership in the contract.
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German social security and pensions explained
How German social security works: the five branches, the state pension, the 2026 contribution rates and ceilings, and company pension options for employers.
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Remote work in Germany: what employers need to know
Remote work in Germany explained: no statutory right to home office, but employer duties on working time, safety, equipment and cross-border social security.
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German employment contracts: what a compliant Arbeitsvertrag needs
What a compliant German employment contract must contain, the rules on fixed-term and probation, and how collective agreements shape the terms.
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German sick pay rules for 2026
How sick pay works in Germany: full salary from the employer for six weeks under Entgeltfortzahlung, then Krankengeld from the health insurer at 70 percent of gross.
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Terminating employment in Germany: notice, severance and protection
How to terminate employment in Germany: the types of dismissal, statutory notice under section 622, dismissal protection and how severance is settled.
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