What Are My Rights If My Flight Is Cancelled or Delayed? Guide for English Speakers in Germany
Learn your air passenger rights in Germany. Find out when you can claim compensation for delayed or cancelled flights and what airlines must provide.
Cancelling a Gym Membership Early in Germany: Rights, Notice Periods, and Special Termination Rights
Learn how to cancel a gym membership in Germany, when early termination is possible, and what rights you have regarding notice periods and contract renewals.
Holiday Entitlement for Employees in Germany: Statutory Leave, Calculation, and Special Rules
How many paid holiday days are employees entitled to in Germany? Learn about minimum leave, part-time work, illness, termination, parental leave, and special leave.
The German Public Broadcasting Fee (Rundfunkbeitrag) explained
If you are new to Germany, you will probably receive a letter from the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice sooner or later. Many international professionals, students, and expats are surprised: “Why do I have to pay for television or radio when I don’t even use them?” The answer lies in Germany’s public broadcasting system. This guide…
New Customs Rules for Temu, Shein, AliExpress & Co.: What Has Applied to Orders from China andNon-EU Countries to Germany & the EU
Anyone who regularly orders from Temu, Shein, AliExpress, or other online shops outside the European Union has had to prepare for significantly higher costs since 1 July 2026. The previous €150 customs exemption threshold for e-commerce shipments has been abolished. Instead, a flat customs charge now applies to almost every shipment of goods from a…
Sick Note Required from Day One? What Germany’s 2026 Employment Law Reform Could Mean for Employees and Employers
Learn about Germany’s proposed 2026 employment law reform, including day-one sick notes, the end of telephone sick notes, and what may change for workers.
Will Germany Abolish Minijobs? What Employees and Employers Need to Know
The debate over the future of Minijobs in Germany is gaining momentum once again. The trigger is a new set of recommendations from the Pension Commission (Alterssicherungskommission), which proposes a far-reaching reform of Germany’s low-income employment system. Some media outlets have already reported on the potential “abolition of Minijobs.” But what do these proposals actually…
How to Send a Letter in Germany: A Simple Guide
A simple guide to sending letters in Germany for expats. Learn about stamps, postage, German addresses, mailboxes, and registered mail (“Einschreiben”).
Minimum Wage in Germany 2026: €13.90 per Hour – What Employees and Employers Need to Know
As of 1 January 2026, Germany’s statutory minimum wage has increased to €13.90 gross per hour. A further rise is already scheduled: from 1 January 2027, the minimum wage will increase to €14.60 per hour, representing a total increase of 13.88% over two years. More than six million workers across Germany are expected to benefit…
Pension Age and Social Security Changes in Germany in 2026
At the beginning of 2026, a number of important adjustments will take effect in Germany’s statutory pension system. The reforms affect retirement ages, disability pensions, contribution limits and taxation. Below is a clear and practical overview of the key changes. Contribution Rate Remains Unchanged The contribution rate to the statutory pension insurance will remain stable…